A rare, unknown disease is here to stay in Northwestern Ontario.
Blastomycosis is from a fungus that thrives in soil and its spores,
when inhaled, can produce an infection that can kill the victim if not
treated.
Northwestern Health Unit Spokesperson Lyle Wiebe says the public
shouldn’t worry because its uncommon but notes you should be aware of the
symptoms.
n022 runs: 24 sec. out…have been.
The topic was raised in a recent Maclean’s Magazine article on
13-year-old Minaki resident Kevin Schneider.
