Illinois hasn't seen this many cases of a highly-infectious disease in recent memory and the state is mystified why 2024 has suddenly seen spikes yet again of what can be for many a very serious problem.
Health official say they haven't seen a spike in a deadly infection like this in the past 10 years. That has led the Missouri Department of Health to issue a bulletin warning that this infection that often happens in the bloodstream can be deadly in hours.
There is an urgent alert about a rise of antibiotic-resistant infections in Missouri that can affect a victim's blood, urinary tract and lungs. The concern is that while cases are on the rise, there are few treatments that have proven effective.
Things move quickly in the world of diseases and infections and Illinois is the latest state to report a dangerous infection outbreak that has suddenly sickened dozens in the state.
If you live in or near Illinois, you need to be aware of a drug-resistant fungus which is exploding in the state with new cases rising daily. Experts think it is quickly becoming a 'global threat'.