hutch Posted July 23, 2010 US health officials say a fungus usually found in the tropics has taken root in the Pacific Northwest and has been blamed for at least 60 illnesses and 15 deaths. The fungal illness is still considered rare. But an increasing number of people who have breathed it in have become sick or died. Symptoms include a persistent cough, headache and fever. The fungus seems to grow on or around trees. Over the last six years, health officials have tracked 43 cases in Oregon, 15 in Washington, one in California and one in Idaho. It comes after 400 people fell victim to poisonous mushrooms in China. Source.... http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/world/toxic-fungus-attacks-75-in-us/story-e6frev00-1225895937383 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bℓσωηG Posted July 23, 2010 a pic would help to prevent deaths to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Auxin Posted July 23, 2010 A pic wouldnt help much, its a yeast.. but the name might: Cryptococcus gattii I should really investigate it more, I'm in washington and while I'm in the desert it could survive by the river I'mma scout for polypores this fall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
