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Brain-Infecting Black Mold Surge

Cladophialophora bantiana detections rose nearly fourfold in the US between 2023 and 2025.

THE BRIEF

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Saturday: Detections of brain-infecting black fungus Cladophialophora bantiana nearly quadrupled in the US between 2023 and 2025.

Today: Fungus detections nearly quadrupled between 2023–2025

WHAT'S REPORTED

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