Twelve of 13 members of one family fell ill upon returning to the United States from a Costa Rica trip in late December. A bat-filled cave could be the culprit for the mystery sickness.

Family likely infected with fungal disease after bat-filled cave tour: CDC by: Ashley N. Soriano. Posted: May 23, 2025 / 06:35 PM EDT. Updated: May 23, 2025 / 06:41 PM EDT.

A family of 12 fell ill with histoplasmosis after visiting Costa Rica's Venado Caves. The CDC is involved in addressing this fungal infection outbreak.

We gathered expectantly in front of a large steel door, a group of about 20, waiting to enter Mystery Cave. It is the longest ...

Family likely infected with fungal disease after bat-filled cave tour: CDC by: Ashley N. Soriano. Posted: May 23, 2025 / 09:05 AM EDT. Updated: May 23, 2025 / 10:40 PM EDT.

Twelve of 13 members of one family fell ill upon returning to the United States from a Costa Rica trip in late December. A bat-filled cave could be the culprit for the mystery sickness.