Spring Hill woman dies as Tennessee investigates histoplasmosis cluster
WTVC • • health
Key Points:
- A Spring Hill woman, Alyssia Brown, died amid a histoplasmosis cluster in Middle Tennessee, raising concerns about delayed testing and treatment of the fungal lung infection.
- The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed 35 histoplasmosis cases in Williamson and Maury counties but has not identified a clear exposure source, noting this is common with the disease.
- Brown developed a persistent cough after moving into her home in October and was initially treated for bronchitis; despite repeated requests, testing for histoplasmosis was delayed until shortly before her death.
- The family urges others to persistently seek testing if exposed or symptomatic, while TDH recommends precautions such as avoiding soil disturbance and wearing N-95 masks during high-risk activities.
- Official autopsy
