Questions about Blastomycosis
What does the 2019 surveillance report say about blastomycosis in the US?
The 2019 surveillance report documents the number of blastomycosis cases in the United States, noting that these infections are often found alongside other fungal diseases like histoplasmosis and coccidioidomycosis.
Full answer →Why did blastomycosis cases increase in some areas during the pandemic?
Blastomycosis cases increased during the pandemic because people spent more time outdoors and in areas with damp soil, which releases the fungus into the air.
Full answer →Are there more blastomycosis cases now compared to before the pandemic?
Data from 2019 and during the pandemic show that blastomycosis cases did not increase significantly compared to pre-pandemic levels.
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