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Critical Public Health Threat: Deadly Fungus Discovered in Commercial Soil, Compost, and Flower Bulbs


The World Health Organization has identified Aspergillus fumigatus as a critical public health threat due to its potential lethality to immunocompromised individuals. The soil and compost you bring home from the hardware store might carry hidden dangers, a recent University of Georgia study suggest

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