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Cases of potentially deadly fungus detected in 23 states, CDC data shows. What to know
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· August 5, 2026
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Key takeaway According to the CDC, cases have been reported in 23 states so far this year.
A potentially deadly fungus has been detected in multiple states across the country. According to the CDC, cases have been reported in 23 states so far this year. Further information about the fungus is available from the CDC.
Residents of Piney Point Village can find more details about the cases and what they need to know from the source. Details about the fungus and its impact are limited in this report, but the CDC has released data showing the widespread detection of the fungus in 23 states. For more information, readers can refer to the CDC's data and guidelines.
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Category: local Published: August 5, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) Reading time: 1 min
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