1. DBMD - Histoplasmosis - General Information histoplasmosis. Frequently Asked Questions. What is histoplasmosis? histoplasmosis is a disease caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/histoplasmosis_g.htm

Histoplasmosis Frequently Asked Questions What is histoplasmosis? Can anyone get histoplasmosis? How is someone infected with H. capsulatum ... What can be done to prevent histoplasmosis? What is histoplasmosis? Histoplasmosis is a disease caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum . Its symptoms vary greatly, but the disease primarily affect the lungs. Occasionally, other organs are affected. This form of the disease is called disseminated histoplasmosis, and it can be fatal if untreated. Can anyone get histoplasmosis? Yes. 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. How is someone infected with H. capsulatum

2. OSH Answers: Histoplasmosis What is histoplasmosis and what causes it? How does the infection develop? How can we prevent histoplasmosis? http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/diseases/histopla.html

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Contact Us Help Canada Site Web Info Service ... Shop@CCOHS Histoplasmosis What is histoplasmosis and what causes it? How does the infection develop? How common is histoplasmosis in Canada? How is histoplasmosis recognized? ... How can we prevent histoplasmosis? OSH Answers Feedback Printer Friendly Layout Inquiries Service The Inquiries Service at CCOHS answers questions on the health or safety concerns people have about the work they do. More on Inquiries Service Printer Friendly Layout Biological Hazards Histoplasmosis What is histoplasmosis and what causes it? Histoplasmosis is an infectious disease of the lungs caused by a fungus called Histoplasma capsulatum . The infection sometimes can spread to other parts of the body. This Histoplasma organism thrives in moderate temperatures and moist environments. Droppings from chickens, pigeons, starlings, blackbirds, and bats support its growth. Birds are not infected with it because of their high body temperatures, but they do carry it on their feathers. Bats can be infected because they have a lower body temperature than birds and can excrete the organism in their droppings. To multiply

3. Histoplasmosis Resource Guide [NEI] Publication about the systemic disease histoplasmosis and how it affects the eye. Offers details on symptoms and treatment. Home Health Information histoplasmosis Resource Guide. histoplasmosis What is histoplasmosis? histoplasmosis is a disease caused when airborne spores of the fungus Histoplasma http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/histoplasmosis

Health Funding News Laboratories ... Health Information Histoplasmosis On this page: What is histoplasmosis? How does histoplasmosis cause ocular histoplasmosis syndrome? How does OHS develop? What are the symptoms of OHS? ... Where can I obtain information on histoplasmosis of the lungs and other parts of the body? Related Topics: Diagram of the Eye Vision-Related TermsSelected Online Sources Finding an Eye Care Professional Talking to Your Doctor ... Eye Health Organizations Database New! What is histoplasmosis? Histoplasmosis is a disease caused when airborne spores of the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum are inhaled into the lungs, the primary infection site. This microscopic fungus, which is found throughout the world in river valleys and soil where bird or bat droppings accumulate, is released into the air when soil is disturbed by plowing fields, sweeping chicken coops, or digging holes. Histoplasmosis is often so mild that it produces no apparent symptoms. Any symptoms that might occur are often similar to those from a common cold. In fact, if you had histoplasmosis symptoms, you might dismiss them as those from a cold or flu, since the body's immune system normally overcomes the infection in a few days without treatment. However, histoplasmosis, even mild cases, can later cause a serious eye disease called ocular histoplasmosis syndrome (OHS), a leading cause of vision loss in Americans ages 20 to 40.

4. Histoplasmosis Facts histoplasmosis. histoplasmosis histoh-plaz-MOH-sis is a fungal infection that varies in symptoms and seriousness. What is histoplasmosis? http://www.astdhpphe.org/infect/histo.html

Histoplasmosis Histoplasmosis usually affects the lungs and causes a short-term, treatable lung infection. When it affects other parts of the body, it is called disseminated histoplasmosis. Disseminated histoplasmosis can be fatal. The histoplasmosis fungus lives in soil, especially soil that is enriched with bat or bird droppings. People get histoplasmosis when they breathe in dust that contains the fungus. Histoplasmosis is treatable with fungus-killing medicines. To prevent histoplasmosis: 1) avoid exposure to dust from soil that might be contaminated with bat or bird droppings, and 2) avoid disturbing accumulations of bat or bird droppings. What is histoplasmosis? Histoplasmosis is an infection that varies in symptoms and seriousness. It usually affects the lungs. When it affects other parts of the body, it is called disseminated histoplasmosis. What is the infectious agent that causes histoplasmosis? Histoplasmosis is caused by Histoplasma capsulatum , a fungus. The fungus produces spores that can be inhaled when they get into the air. Spores are hardy forms of the fungus that can live in the environment for a long time.

5. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Histoplasmosis histoplasmosis may have no symptoms, there may be a short period of active infection or it can become Most patients with symptomatic histoplasmosis will have a flulike syndrome and http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001082.htm

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Histoplasmosis Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Prevention Illustrations Lungs Acute histoplasmosis Disseminated histoplasmosis Histoplasmosis, disseminated in HIV patient Alternative names Return to top Ohio River Valley fever Definition Return to top Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection caused by Histoplasma capsulatum which primarily affects the lungs but may spread to other organs. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection that can occur almost anywhere in the world. In the United States, it is most common in the southeastern, mid-Atlantic, and central states. The lungs are the portal of entry for this infection. Histoplasma grows as a mold in soil and infection results from inhalation of airborne fungal particles. Soil contaminated with bird or bat droppings may have a higher concentration of mold. Histoplasmosis may have no symptoms, there may be a short period of active infection or it can become chronic and spread throughout the body. Most patients with symptomatic histoplasmosis will have a flu-like syndrome and pulmonary (lung) complaints related to underlying pneumonia or other lung involvement. Individuals with chronic lung disease (e.g.

6. OI: Histoplasmosis -- ÆGIS . histoplasmosis is caused by Histoplasma capsulatum, a fungus found in the southern parts of the US and South America.......histoplasmosis. histo http://www.aegis.com/topics/oi/oi-histoplasmosis.html

Histoplasmosis "histo" This is part of a series on Opportunistic Infections ("OIs"). Please note that This Page Is Just A Starting Point: who specializes in treating HIV. Finding The Latest Information: Advances in treating opportunistic infections can happen at any time, so the material on this page may be outdated. Some links in the see also section at the bottom of this page are actually special database links. They may contain information published after this page was written. Classification a yeast-like fungus infection Description Histoplasmosis is caused by Histoplasma capsulatum , a fungus found in the southern parts of the US and South America. It is in soil contaminated by bird dung. Infection occurs by inhaling the fungus. Lungs are almost always infected, but histoplasmosis can affect other internal organs (dissemination). Symptoms include fever, skin lesions, breathing problems, weight loss, liver enlargement. The US Centers For Disease Control considers this an AIDS-defining condition Histoplasmosis, disseminated or extrapulmonary

7. Histoplasmosis a CHORUS notecard document about histoplasmosis Feedback. Search. histoplasmosis. PRIMARY histoplasmosis. mostly subclinical mediatinal adenopathy ("popcorn" calcification) CHRONIC histoplasmosis (reinfection/endogenous dispersion http://chorus.rad.mcw.edu/doc/00894.html

CHORUS Collaborative Hypertext of Radiology Respiratory system Feedback Search histoplasmosis PRIMARY HISTOPLASMOSIS mostly subclinical multiple nodules (3-4mm) changing into punctate calcifications histoplasmoma (non-calcifying nodules "target lesion" (central calcification) is pathognomonic hilar/mediatinal adenopathy ("popcorn" calcification) CHRONIC HISTOPLASMOSIS (reinfection/endogenous dispersion) mostly in COPD patients upper lobe cavitation with fibrosis (similar to TB) sclerosing mediastinitis with obstruction of SVC , pulmonary arteries and veins, esophagus, and constrictive pericarditis DISSEMINATED HISTOPLASMOSIS infants and elderly; rapidly fatal may show pulmonary consolidation hilar/mediatinal adenopathy hepatosplenomegaly splenic calcifications in 40%) Yong H. Hahn, MD - 2 February 1995 Last updated 26 May 2004 Medical College of Wisconsin

8. Histoplasmosis There are two histoplasmosis diseases, one caused by Histoplasma capsulatum and the other by Histoplasma duboisii. histoplasmosis. http://www.doctorfungus.org/mycoses/human/histo/histo_index.htm

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9. EMedicine - Histoplasmosis : Article By Ryan C Chang, MD Article by Ryan C Chang, MD. http://www.emedicine.com/MED/topic1021.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Pulmonology Histoplasmosis Last Updated: March 12, 2004 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: Histoplasma capsulatum, H capsulatum, Histoplasma species, dimorphic fungus, yeast, bat droppings, bird droppings, acute pulmonary histoplasmosis, pleural effusion, pericarditis, chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis, pulmonary fibrosis AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Ryan C Chang, MD , Fellow, Department of Internal Medicine, Divisions of Pulmonary and Critical Care, University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine Coauthor(s): Irawan Susanto, MD University of California at Los Angeles School of Medicine Ryan C Chang, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American College of Chest Physicians , and American Thoracic Society Editor(s): Michael Peterson, MD

10. Histoplasmosis MAIN SEARCH INDEX. histoplasmosis. histoplasmosis is an infectious disease caused by inhaling the microscopic spores of the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. http://www.ehendrick.org/healthy/000675.htm

MAIN SEARCH INDEX Histoplasmosis Definition Description Causes and symptoms Diagnosis ... Resources Histoplasma capsulatum. If a person inhales the spores of this fungus, they may contract histoplasmosis, an infectious disease which can exist in three forms: acute or primary histoplasmosis, which causes flu-like symptoms; chronic histoplasmosis, which affects the lungs and can be fatal; and disseminated histoplasmosis, which can affect multiple body systems and is often fatal. (Illustration by Electronic Illustrators Group.) Definition Histoplasmosis is an infectious disease caused by inhaling the microscopic spores of the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum . The disease exists in three forms. Acute or primary histoplasmosis causes flu-like symptoms. Most people who are infected recover without medical intervention. Chronic histoplasmosis affects the lungs and can be fatal. Disseminated histoplasmosis affects many organ systems in the body and is often fatal, especially to people with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome ( AIDS Description Histoplasmosis is an airborne infection. The spores that cause this disease are found in soil that has been contaminated with bird or bat droppings. In the United States, the disease is most common in eastern and midwestern states and is widespread in the upper Mississippi, Ohio, Missouri, and St. Lawrence river valleys. Sometimes histoplasmosis is called Ohio Valley disease, Central Mississippi River Valley disease, Appalachian Mountain disease, Darling's disease, or

11. Histoplasmosis What is histoplasmosis? histoplasmosis is an infection caused by a fungus Symptoms of histoplasmosis do not usually appear until the CD4 counts have dropped below 100 http://www.tthhivclinic.com/histo.htm

INFORMATION ON HIV Go to other sections: Select a link HIV Overview/Stages of Infection The Life Cycle of HIV Disease Symptoms Fact Sheets Symptoms: Select a link Apthous Ulcers Candidiasis Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Cryptococcal Meningitis Cryptosporidiosis Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Histoplasmosis Kaposi’s Sarcoma Lymphoma Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC) Oral Hairy Leukoplakia PAP test/PAP smear and HIV paptest PAP test/PAP smear and HIV Peripheral Neuropathy Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) Toxoplasmosis (Toxo) Wasting Ontario HIV Clinics' Fact Sheet Histoplasmosis What is Histoplasmosis? Histoplasmosis is an infection caused by a fungus. It is commonly found in the soil in parts of the Midwestern United States, Haiti and in the southern parts of Ontario and Quebec where there is contamination with bird and bat droppings. This may include buildings where birds and bats nest. It is relatively rare in most other parts of Canada. This fungus enters the body most commonly through the lungs (breathing in particles of the contaminated soil). It can be in your body for several years and then start to cause symptoms as the immune system weakens. Symptoms of Histoplasmosis do not usually appear until the CD4 counts have dropped below 100. It is not contagious from one person to another. What do I look for?

12. Overview Of Histoplasmosis - December 15, 2002 - American Family Physician American Family Physician. Overview of histoplasmosis. histoplasmosis is an endemic infection in most of the United States and can be found worldwide. http://www.aafp.org/afp/20021215/2247.html

Advanced Search Overview of Histoplasmosis RENE KUROWSKI, M.D., and MICHAEL OSTAPCHUK, M.D. University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky A patient information handout on histoplasmosis, written by the authors of this article, is provided on page 2255. A PDF version of this document is available. Download PDF now (6 pages / 100 KB). More information on using PDF files. H istoplasmosis is an endemic infection in most of the United States. Disseminated disease is rare but can be fatal if untreated. This article presents the manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of histoplasmosis, beginning with the case of an immunocompetent child who developed disseminated disease. The majority of people with normal immunity who develop histoplasmosis manifest an asymptomatic or clinically insignificant infection. Illustrative Case Outpatient work-up revealed interstitial pneumonitis on chest radiograph; pancytopenia (platelet count, 72,000 per mm per L]; hemoglobin, 8.9 g per dL [89 g per L]); and mildly abnormal results on liver function tests. Blood cultures, febrile agglutinins, and an infectious mononucleosis screen were all negative. Despite the use of antibiotics, the patient's disease progressed, leading to his referral to the infectious disease clinic and admittance to the children's hospital for further evaluation.

13. EMedicine - Histoplasmosis : Article By James S Hagood, MD Article by James S Hagood, MD. http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic1017.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Pediatrics Pulmonology Histoplasmosis Last Updated: December 18, 2003 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: Histoplasma capsulatum, Histoplasma, fungus, skin test, tuberculosis, Vanderbilt disease, Darling disease, Darling's disease AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: James S Hagood, MD , Assistant Director, Pediatric Pulmonary Center, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama James S Hagood, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Thoracic Society Editor(s): Glenn Fennelly, MD , Director, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Jacobi Medical Center; Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Robert Konop, PharmD , Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy, Section of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Minnesota; Larry I Lutwick, MD

14. The Merck Manual Histoplasmosis Includes symptoms and signs, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section13/chapter158/158b.jsp

15. Histoplasmosis Fact Sheet histoplasmosis. ¿Qué es histoplasmosis? La histoplasmosis es una infección causada por el hongo Histoplasma capsulatum. Los síntomas varían grandemente pero afecta sobre todo los pulmones. Raramente http://www.vdh.state.va.us/spanish/histof.htm

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16. HISTOPLASMOSIS histoplasmosis. What is histoplasmosis? histoplasmosis is an infection caused by a fungus, Histoplasma capsulatum. The principal habitat for this fungus is soil enriched by bird droppings and in bat http://www.idph.state.il.us/public/hb/hbhisto.htm

HISTOPLASMOSIS What is histoplasmosis? Histoplasmosis is an infection caused by a fungus, Histoplasma capsulatum . The principal habitat for this fungus is soil enriched by bird droppings and in bat droppings. In the United States, the fungus is found most often along the Mississippi and Ohio river valleys, but also is present in other central, southeastern and mid-Atlantic states. In people, it affects the lungs and may occasionally invade other parts of the body. It is an uncommon disease with generally fewer than 50 human cases reported in Illinois each year. Dogs, cats, rats, skunks, opossum, foxes and other animals also can get histoplasmosis. Who gets histoplasmosis? Anyone can get histoplasmosis. In some areas where the fungus is prevalent, 80 percent or more of the population has been exposed to infection through breathing in airborne spores. The initial infection often occurs without causing symptoms, and most persons usually will not develop subsequent disease, unless the exposure was heavy. Long-term smokers and those with preexisting lung disease may be at higher risk for developing the disease.

17. Histoplasmosis Reference Laboratory Diagnosis of histoplasmosis by antigen detection, itraconazole bioassay, clinical consulting. http://www.iupui.edu/it/histodgn/

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18. Histoplasmosis Hub An overview of histoplasmosis, followed by links to research articles, photos, clinical trials and case reports. http://www.healthubs.com/histoplasmosis

Histoplasmosis is a disease caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. Histoplasma 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. Antifungal medications are used to treat severe cases of acute histoplasmosis and all cases of chronic and disseminated disease. Acne Allergy Antibiotics Antioxidants ... Wedding Overviews - General Histoplasmosis Fact Sheet Histoplasmosis an overview by Canadian Lung Association. Histoplasmosis - by Yong H. Hahn, MD., Medical College of Wisconsin. Histoplasmosis by Palm Beach Community College Radiography Program Histoplasmosis by Ethan E. Dubravsky for microbiology class at UNE Histoplasmosis from Boston University Medical Center Histoplasmosis by RUSH ... Histoplasmosis - Third in a 6-part series on Fungal Infections - by William G. Powderly, MD, FRCPI, from International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care. Fibrosing Mediastinitis Complicating Histoplasmosis - from Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Disseminated Histoplasmosis - by John W. King, M.D.

19. Histoplasmosis, 97-146 histoplasmosis Workers at Risk, an online government publication to inform employers about the dangers of this lethal fungal disease. http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/97-146.html

HISTOPLASMOSIS: Protecting Workers at Risk U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Public Health Service Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health National Center for Infectious Diseases DHHS (NIOSH) PUBLICATION NO. 97-146 SEPTEMBER 1997 Mention of company names or products does not constitute endorsement by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) or the National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Foreword Authors and Acknowledgements Table of Contents CDC Home page ... NIOSH Home page Delivering on the Nation's Promise: Safety and Health at Work for all People... Through Research and Prevention

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