Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Joplin toll rises to 151; some suffer from fungus

JOPLIN, Mo.—The death toll from the tornado that destroyed much of Joplin has risen to 151, and three of the latest victims suffered from a rare fungal infection that can occur when dirt becomes embedded under the skin, authorities said Friday. http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2011/06/10/aggressive_fungus_strikes_joplin_tornado_victims/?camp=obnetwork

Article courtesy of The Boston Globe-Associated Press from Springfield News-Leader,http://www.news-leader.com