21 Workers Infected Michigan Paper Mill Shut Down

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At least 21 workers in a paper factory in northern Michigan have contracted blastomycosis, a fungal infection caused by a fungus that thrives in moist soil and decaying wood and foliage.

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The illness is not transmissible from one person to another.

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Symptoms include cough, fever, shortness of breath, joint discomfort, and weight loss.

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The Billerud Paper Mill located in Escanaba, with a workforce of over 800 individuals, has announced its temporary closure for a thorough cleaning process in high traffic areas.

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The closure may last up to three weeks.

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The mill will undergo additional processes, including vent inspections, filter replacements, and raw material checks.

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There have been no documented cases of industrial fungus outbreaks in the United States, according to Billerud.

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Billerud is a key manufacturer of paper used for publications, catalogs, books, and various other items.

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