Three dead as CDC warns of multistate fungal meningitis outbreak linked to cosmetic surgery in Mexico

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At least three Americans have died and 17 have suspected or probable cases of fungal meningitis after an outbreak linked to cosmetic surgery clinics in Mexico.
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Maine woman brings raccoon to Petco for unconventional pet spa experience

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Wildlife officials in Maine are looking for woman who brought a wild raccoon to Petco for a nail trim even though it is illegal to possess wildlife in the state.
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WHO official warns of ‘high risk of biological hazard’ in Sudan after fighters seize laboratory: reports

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World Health Organization Representative in Sudan Dr. Nima Saeed Abid sounded the alarm to a "high risk of biological hazard" related to the occupation of a central public laboratory.
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Michigan mill worker dies from fungal outbreak of blastomycosis: ‘Deeply saddened’

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A contract worker at the Billerud Paper Mill in Escanaba, Michigan, has died from an ongoing fungal outbreak that may have infected nearly 100 employees with blastomycosis.
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Michigan paper mill closes after 21 workers contract fungal infection

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The Billerud Paper Mill in Delta County, Michigan, will temporarily close as numerous cases of fungal infection blastomycosis have been reported in workers.
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New Mexico rivers to be stocked with fewer rainbow trout after whirling disease detected at hatchery

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Whirling disease has been detected at a New Mexico hatchery. As a result, fewer rainbow trout will be introduced to the state’s lakes and rivers.
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California condors killed by avian flu in northern Arizona

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Three California condors in northern Arizona are dead. The condors were infected with avian flu and authorities are trying to determine what killed five others.
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