The histoplasmosis outbreak affecting Williamson and Maury counties has expanded to more than 35 cases, with state health officials now investigating at least one death from the fungal infection.
I have spoken with several families affected by the outbreak, including survivors Liam, Cami and Eli, who all became ill with histoplasmosis around the end of October. All three live within 10 minutes of each other near Buckner Road and the June Lake interchange.
Tragically, the outbreak also claimed the life of Alyssia Brown, who fell sick around the same time and lived in the same neighborhood as the survivors.
A life cut short
Alyssia Brown was known for her ability to connect with people wherever she went…