Rare Fungal Infection Poses New Threat in South Africa

Original Article by Estelle Ellis | Daily Maverick  | 2 September 2025

A new case of a rare fungal infection in Bloemfontein highlights a dangerous health threat to immunocompromised individuals.

A new case of a rare fungal infection in Bloemfontein highlights a dangerous health threat to immunocompromised individuals.

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