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Histoplasmosis is a disease caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. Its symptoms vary greatly, but the disease primarily affects the lungs. Occasionally, other organs are affected—this form of the disease is called disseminated histoplasmosis, and it can be fatal if untreated. H. capsulatum is found throughout the world and is endemic in certain areas of the United States, particularly in states bordering the Ohio River valley and the lower Mississippi River. The fungus has been found in poultry house litter, caves, areas harboring bats, and in bird roosts (particularly those of starlings).
Incidence
Positive histoplasmin skin tests occur in as many as 80% of the people living in areas where H. capsulatum is common, such as the eastern and central United States. Infants, young children, and older persons, in particular those with chronic lung disease, are at increased risk for severe disease. Disseminated disease is more frequently seen in people with cancer or AIDS.
Transmission
H. capsulatum grows in soil and material contaminated with bat or bird droppings. Spores become airborne when contaminated soil is disturbed. Breathing the spores causes infection. The disease is not transmitted from an infected person to someone else. More on [ Histoplasmosis ]
@JesusNeedsNewPR it's probally histoplasmosis caused by all the christmas birds
xpt_nurse (Steve Koshowsky) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:18:10 -0000
@JesusNeedsNewPR it's probally histoplasmosis caused by all the christmas birds
What is histoplasmosis?: http://digg.com/d31DRdD?t
dnoern (Donna Noe) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:42:41 -0000
What is histoplasmosis?: http://digg.com/d31DRdD?t
@JournalismBuzz they arnt bloopers.crappy editing 2 try & make the council seem irrelevant, but chicken shit cn cause histoplasmosis. #p2
Martiabernathey (MartiAbernathey) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:25:57 -0000
@JournalismBuzz they arnt bloopers.crappy editing 2 try & make the council seem irrelevant, but chicken shit cn cause histoplasmosis. #p2
Nafsu belanja itu seperti penyakit histoplasmosis: menular, dan butuh duit banyak untuk meredakannya. http://georgetterox.blogspot.com
vickylaurentina (Vicky Laurentina) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:55:55 -0000
Nafsu belanja itu seperti penyakit histoplasmosis: menular, dan butuh duit banyak untuk meredakannya. http://georgetterox.blogspot.com
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adriax (adriana castillo) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:07:59 -0000
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DBMD - Histoplasmosis - Factsheet with cause, symptoms, diagnosis, and prevention.
Doctorfungus: Histoplasmosis - There are two histoplasmosis diseases, one caused by Histoplasma capsulatum and the other by Histoplasma duboisii. Extensive factsheets on the diseases.
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Histo Page - A site for sufferers of ocular histoplasmosis, with information, a message board, and links.
Histoplasmosis - What is histoplasmosis and what causes it? How does the infection develop? How can we prevent histoplasmosis?
Meta Description: [ What is histoplasmosis and what causes it? How does the infection develop? How can we prevent histoplasmosis? ]
Histoplasmosis - Comprehensive information on the opportunistic infection called 'histo', from AEGIS.
Meta Description: [ A disease caused by the inhalation of spores of the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum, most often asymptomatic but occasionally producing acute pneumonia or an influenzalike illness and spreading to other organs and systems in the body. ]
Histoplasmosis Facts - Includes cause, signs and symptoms, complications, diagnosis, and prevention.
Histoplasmosis, 97-146 - Histoplasmosis: Workers at Risk, an online government publication to inform employers about the dangers of this lethal fungal disease.
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Histoplasmosis - Features cause, symptoms, tests, prognosis, treatment, and prevention.
National Eye Institute - Histoplasmosis Resource Guide - Provides patient information about histoplasmosis - where inhaled spores spread from the lungs to the eyes. Includes treatment, research, and resources.
Meta Description: [ Publication about the systemic disease histoplasmosis and how it affects the eye. Offers details on symptoms and treatment., ]
Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome - A very brief explanation of the disease with an illustration.
Meta Description: [ Ocular histoplasmosis is a fungal disease of the retina ]
Overview of Histoplasmosis - American Family Physician - Extensive medical article on the disease.
Practice Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Histoplasmosis - Extensive medical article for health practitioners.
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