"Escalating Spread of Rare Fungal Infection in Northcentral Wisconsin"

Blastomycosis, a rare fungal infection, is on the rise in northcentral Wisconsin, particularly in Lincoln County, due to the moist soil and leaves providing a habitat for the fungus. The infection can be contracted by breathing in fungal spores and can lead to serious health complications, requiring long-term treatment. Experts are urging residents to be aware of the risks and symptoms, as well as to seek immediate testing if they suspect they have been infected.