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Deadly Brain-Attacking Mold Is on the Rise
Original: A Deadly Mold That Attacks the Brain Is on the Rise, and Scientists Aren’t Sure Why Unlike most other fungal infections,
Scientists are reporting a rise in infections caused by Cladophialophora bantiana, a rare mold that, unlike most fungi, appears to target the brain and can cause fatal disease. Researchers say they cannot yet explain why cases are increasing, and the mystery behind its spread is drawing attention online.
Why now: The unexplained rise of a rare, deadly fungal infection taps into current concerns about fungal diseases spreading.
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- A Deadly Mold That Attacks the Brain Is on the Rise, and Scientists Aren’t Sure Why Unlike most other fungal infections, Cladophialophora bantiana seems to prefer going after the brain. https:// gizmodo.com/a-deadly-mold-that… · techwire@gamefan.net · 4
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