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Tennessee Histoplasmosis Outbreak Claims One Life, 35 Infected

1/26/2026

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Tennessee health officials are investigating a cluster of histoplasmosis infections caused by a soil fungus affecting at least 35 people.
One death is under review.
The outbreak is concentrated in Maury and Williamson counties, south of Nashville.
Alyssia Brown, 39, delayed seeking care due to lack of insurance.
She died after testing positive for the infection.

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Story summary

Tennessee health officials are investigating a cluster of histoplasmosis infections caused by a soil fungus affecting at least 35 people.
One death is under review.
The outbreak is concentrated in Maury and Williamson counties, south of Nashville.
Alyssia Brown, 39, delayed seeking care due to lack of insurance.
She died after testing positive for the infection.