Tennessee Fungus Outbreak Sickens 35, Kills 1, Linked to Soil Exposure

MONDAY, Jan. 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Tennessee health officials are investigating a cluster of infections tied to a fungus found in soil, after at least 35 people became sick.

One death is under review.

The illness, called histoplasmosis, affects the lungs and can feel like the flu. Symptoms may include fever, cough, chest pain, chills, tiredness and night sweats…

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