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A 61-year-old Florida man lost 50lbs without trying and discovered it was due to a deadly fungus inside him that is normally found in bat feces. He went to the hospital after experiencing night sweats, fatigue, and fever for 10 months.
Tests showed his fungus levels were 25 times the detectable limit, affecting his heart, spleen, and adrenal glands. Doctors noted he was lucky to be alive, as a bad infection is 100% fatal if untreated.
The man, a building supervisor with a farm, hadn't been in contact with bats or birds but may have encountered infected soil. After heart surgeries and anti-fungal treatment, his symptoms improved. The Department of Health is testing his farm's soil to confirm if that was the source of the fungus.
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