| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 6, 2026, 7:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 6, 2026, 7:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/drug-resistant-fungal-infections-are-spreading-in-u-s-illinois-what-to-know/3971627/ |
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Cases of a drug-resistant fungal infection are climbing in the U.S., including
in Illinois, sparking concern from federal health officials.
What exactly is it and what should you know?
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The fungal infections ar...