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Michigan paper mill temporarily closes due to fungal illness

Por: Associated Press Health April 14, 2023

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ESCANABA, Mich. (AP) — A paper mill in northern Michigan will close for up to three weeks for a scrubbing after authorities confirmed at least 21 cases of a fungal infection among workers since March and dozens more probable cases.The illness, blastomycosis, is related to a fungus that grows in moist soil and decomposing wood and leaves, according to the Blastomycosis does not pass from person to person, the department said. Common symptoms... + full article



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