A 'rare parasitic fungus' is infecting Top End footballers. Here's what we know
By Jacqueline Breen

Health authorities say a rare water-borne pathogen is behind the recent outbreak of severe conjunctivitis in Top End football clubs, with a number of Darwin playing fields deemed high-risk infection sites.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-03/rare-parasitic-fungus-behind-mystery-football-eye-infections/106525200

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A 'rare parasitic fungus' is infecting Top End footballers. Here's what we know

Health authorities say a rare water-borne pathogen is behind the recent outbreak of severe conjunctivitis in Top End football clubs, with a number of Darwin playing fields deemed high-risk infection sites.