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Texas leads US in cases of dangerous fungal infection
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Steven Ardary , as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - News
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The fungus has spread to over half of the country, infecting more than 6,600 individuals.
A fungal infection is affecting numerous people across the US, with Texas being the most impacted state. The infection is often drug-resistant and can be deadly. The fungus has spread to over half of the country, infecting more than 6,600 individuals.
Texas has reported the highest number of cases. For more information on this fungal infection, readers in Piney Point Village can refer to the source for further details, as the available information is limited to the scope of the infection and its impact on Texas.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 6, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A fungal infection is affecting numerous people across the US, with Texas being the most impacted state. The infection is often drug-resistant and can be deadly. The fungus has spread to over half of…
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