Emily is a health news writer based in London, United Kingdom. She holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Durham University and a master's degree in clinical and therapeutic neuroscience from Oxford University. She has worked in science communication, medical writing and as a local news reporter while undertaking journalism training.
Two men in New York state have died of a rare fungal lung infection that they caught from bat poop — specifically, poop they were using or planned to use as fertilizer to grow cannabis.
The men developed an array of symptoms from their infections, including fever, chronic cough, extensive weight loss, blood poisoning and respiratory failure. Despite being hospitalized and treated with antifungal medication, both men died of their illnesses, according to a report of their cases, published Dec. 4 in the journal Open Forum Infectious Diseases.
By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.These recent deadly cases also"emphasize the need for protective measures, such as wearing masks when handling it," the authors added. Only about 1% of people exposed to H. capsulatum develop symptoms. When symptoms do emerge, they usually occur within three to 17 days after exposure, and include fever, chills, muscle aches and chest pain.
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