Brandi Glanville reveals fungal ball, diagnoses

Reality television personality Brandi Glanville has revealed a series of complex medical diagnoses following years of unexplained health issues, detailing a significant "fungal ball" on her face and an infection that has spread down her arm. The 53-year-old star shared emotional updates via Instagram on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, expressing her readiness to disclose the ongoing battle that has taken a considerable toll. Glanville announced she has been diagnosed with highly resistant ESBL Klebsiella and Enterobacter with biofilm, Coccidioidomycosis Valley Fever, Demodex dermatitis, and Mononucleosis. She explained that the "fungal ball" in her face is "hard as a rock" and requires removal, alongside metals from old dental work and her breast implants. The star is facing an extensive treatment plan that includes 46 months of daily intravenous (IV) therapy. According to information from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Mayo Clinic, ESBL Klebsiella and Enterobacter are types of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, Valley Fever is a fungal infection, Demodex are mites that live in hair follicles, and Mononucleosis is an infectious disease spread through saliva.