21. Ocular Histoplasmosis A very brief explanation of the disease with an illustration. http://www.stlukes-eye.com/histo.htm

Click here for info on Ocular Histoplasmosis Histoplasmosis is caused by a fungus commonly found in the dust and soil of the Mississippi-Ohio River Valley region. Approximately 62% of the adult population living in this region are carriers. It affects men and women equally.

22. Home - Fibrosing Mediastinitis The least common, but most severe, late complication of histoplasmosis. Educational and research information. Includes interviews, patient stories, and a community forum. http://www.fibrosingmediastinitis.com

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23. Histoplasmosis, 97-146 DHHS (NIOSH) PUBLICATION. NO. 97146 SEPTEMBER 1997. Please be patient, this page may take a minute or so to download depending on the speed of your Internet connection. What is histoplasmosis? http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/hi97146.html

HISTOPLASMOSIS: Protecting Workers at Risk DHHS (NIOSH) PUBLICATION NO. 97-146 SEPTEMBER 1997 Please be patient, this page may take a minute or so to download depending on the speed of your Internet connection. What is histoplasmosis? Histoplasmosis is an infectious disease caused by inhaling the spores of a fungus called Histoplasma capsulatum . Histoplasmosis is not contagious; it cannot be transmitted from an infected person or animal to someone else. Histoplasmosis primarily affects a person's lungs, and its symptoms vary greatly. The vast majority of infected people are asymptomatic (have no apparent ill effects), or they experience symptoms so mild they do not seek medical attention and may not even realize that their illness was histoplasmosis. If symptoms do occur, they will usually start within 3 to 17 days after exposure, with an average of 10 days. Histoplasmosis can appear as a mild, flu-like respiratory illness and has a combination of symptoms, including malaise (a general ill feeling), fever, chest pain, dry or nonproductive cough, headache, loss of appetite, shortness of breath, joint and muscle pains, chills, and hoarseness. A chest X-ray can reveal distinct markings on an infected person's lungs.

24. Histoplasmosis Histo – the short name for histoplasmosis – is a deceiver. It used to be thought rare. histoplasmosis used to be considered a fatal disease. http://www.lung.ca/diseases/histoplasmosis.html

Histo – the short name for histoplasmosis – is a deceiver. It used to be thought rare. Only 71 cases were known to doctors in the United States up to 1945. Today an estimated fifty million Americans are believed to have been infected with it. Histoplasmosis used to be considered a fatal disease. Today, among the millions infected, there are very few fatalities. Histoplasmosis is a masquerader. The "summer flu" that Midwesterners used to get often is now thought to he been histoplasmosis. The disease is not "catching" from someone who has it, as tuberculosis is – but many times it has been mistaken for TB, as well as other diseases. What Causes Histoplasmosis? Histoplasmosis is caused by a fungus (mold), an extremely simple form of plant life. (Other familiar fungi are mushrooms, yeast and mildew.) The particular fungus, or plantæ, that causes this disease is known as histoplasmosisplasma capsulatum. It is tiny and light enough toloat in the air when stirred up with dust. Once it is breathed in, the fungus gets down into the lungs. In effect, it takes root there like a seed and continues to live. The tiny plants increase in number within the lungs simply by dividing themselves in two – over and over again.

25. Dr. Fungus - This Page Is Moved (Histoplasmosis) http://www.doctorfungus.org/FUNGI_ACTION/HUMAN/histo/histo_index.htm

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26. Wheat Et Al., Treatment Of Histoplasmosis Extensive medical article for health practitioners. http://www.journals.uchicago.edu/CID/journal/issues/v30n4/990670/990670.html

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27. Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome histoplasmosis Ocular. A graphic description of the condition, its causes and treatments. Ocular histoplasmosis Syndrome. Overview. http://www.stlukeseye.com/Conditions/Histoplasmosis.asp

Conditions Home Macular Degeneration Diabetic Retinopathy Dry Eye Syndrome ... Services Search Selected by the sciLINKS program, a service of National Science Teachers Association. Treatment Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome Overview Histoplasmosis is caused by a fungus commonly found in the dust and soil of the Mississippi-Ohio River Valley region. Approximately 62% of the adult population living in this region are carriers. It affects men and women equally. Histoplasmosis is contracted by inhaling dust that carries the fungal spores. Its effect on the body can vary widely in severity from one person to another. Many carriers have no symptoms at all, but those with mild exposure may experience flu-like symptoms and mild respiratory infections. Histoplasmosis is more likely to become a serious problem in people who already have a weakened immune system. The fungus may affect the eye by causing small areas of inflammation and scarring of the retina These are called “histo spots” and may be found in both eyes.

28. Ocular Histoplasmosis Click here for info on Ocular histoplasmosis. histoplasmosis is caused by a fungus commonly found in the dust and soil of the Mississippi http://www.stlukeseye.com/histoplasmosis.htm

Click here for info on Ocular Histoplasmosis Histoplasmosis is caused by a fungus commonly found in the dust and soil of the Mississippi-Ohio River Valley region. Approximately 62% of the adult population living in this region are carriers. It affects men and women equally.

29. Histo Page A site for sufferers of ocular histoplasmosis, with information, a message board, and links. http://www.golden.net/~blink/histo.html

30. MedlinePlus Enciclopedia Médica: Histoplasmosis Translate this page histoplasmosis. comienzo. La histoplasmosis es una infección micótica de amplia diseminación que se presenta a nivel mundial. En http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/ency/article/001082.htm

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Omita y vaya al Contenido Otros enciclopedia temas: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Histoplasmosis Contenido: Definici³n Nombres alternativos Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo S­ntomas ... Histoplasmosis, diseminada en paciente HIV Definici³n Volver al comienzo La histoplasmosis es una infecci³n mic³tica ocasionada por el hongo Histoplasma capsulatum , la cual afecta principalmente a los pulmones, aunque puede diseminarse a otros ³rganos. Nombres alternativos Volver al comienzo fiebre del valle del r­o Ohio Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo Volver al comienzo La histoplasmosis es una infecci³n mic³tica de amplia diseminaci³n que se presenta a nivel mundial. En los Estados Unidos esta infecci³n es m¡s comºn en los estados del sudeste, de la zona atl¡ntica media y en los estados centrales. Los pulmones son el portal de entrada para esta infecci³n. El histoplasma crece como un moho en el suelo y la infecci³n es ocasionada por la inhalaci³n de part­culas mic³ticas transportadas por el aire. El suelo contaminado con los excrementos de aves o de murci©lagos puede tener mayores concentraciones de moho. La histoplasmosis puede ser asintom¡tica; es posible que se presente un corto per­odo de infecci³n activa o que ©sta se disemine por todo el cuerpo. La mayor­a de los pacientes con histoplasmosis sintom¡tica desarrollan un s­ndrome similar al de la influenza y enfermedades pulmonares relacionadas con una neumon­a subyacente o con otro compromiso pulmonar. Las personas con enfermedad pulmonar cr³nica, como el enfisema o la bronquiectasia, pueden tener un riesgo mayor de ser atacados por una presentaci³n m¡s severa de esta enfermedad.

31. Histoplasmosis En Mexico Translate this page http://www.histoplas-mex.unam.mx/

32. THE MERCK MANUALSECOND HOME EDITION, Histoplasmosis In Ch. 197 histoplasmosis. histoplasmosis is infection the body. Symptoms and Diagnosis. Most people with histoplasmosis do not have any symptoms. However http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual_home2/sec17/ch197/ch197g.jsp

33. Histoplasmosis Maculopathy histoplasmosis Maculopathy. The Common Visual Problems of. Ocular histoplasmosis Syndrome. Richard L. Windsor, OD, FAAO Laura K. Windsor http://www.lowvision.org/histoplasmosis_maculopathy.htm

34. ARE YOU EXPOSING YOURSELF TO HISTOPLASMOSIS histoplasmosis ? Around the world, hundreds of thousands of people each year are affected by a fungal infection called histoplasmosis. http://wasg.iinet.net.au/histo.html

ARE YOU EXPOSING YOURSELF TO HISTOPLASMOSIS ? Originally published in 1994 "Australian Caver" No. 136, Pages 6-8, Revised for the 1997 ASF conference Quorn S.A. Member of "Newcastle and Hunter Valley Speleological Society". Around the world, hundreds of thousands of people each year are affected by a fungal infection called Histoplasmosis. In many areas of South America, Asia, Europe, Africa and East Central United States, the disease has been found in the droppings of domestic birds, such as fowls as well as starlings and other birds which often nest around houses. To humans this microscopic fungus is potentially fatal if the infection is not treated. At this stage you are probably saying to yourself, "what has this to do with caving".? Evidence exists that the fungus Histoplasma capulatum grows in guano, (bat droppings) and that it may be spread by bats flying from one roost cave to another. The fungus can survive in the intestinal contents of bats as well as transmitted to other locations by wind. To date the fungus has been detected in some caves inhabited by the Bent Wing Bat (Miniopterus schreibersii blepotis) however there is no conclusive evidence that it is confined to guano of this bat species. Other names for this disease include:- "Histo", "cave disease", "cave fever", "Darling's disease", "Ohio Valley disease, "Tingo Maria fever", "reticuloendotheliosis" and "reticuloendothelial cytomycosis".

35. Dermatlas: Online Dermatology Image Library Dermatology Image,histoplasmosis,fun Dermatlas Dermatology Images histoplasmosis,fungal infection,fungal infection,dermatology image, deep, deep images. Match ALL words Match ANY word. http://dermatlas.med.jhmi.edu/derm/result.cfm?Diagnosis=-1047265757

36. Histoplasmosis Fact Sheet histoplasmosis. What is histoplasmosis? histoplasmosis is an infection caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. Who gets histoplasmosis? http://www.vdh.state.va.us/epi/histof.htm

Histoplasmosis What is histoplasmosis? Histoplasmosis is an infection caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum . The ymptoms vary greatly but it primarily affects the lungs. It rarely invades other parts of the body. Who gets histoplasmosis? Anyone can get histoplasmosis. Positive histoplasmosis skin tests are seen in as many as 80% of people living in some areas of the eastern and central United States, although most of these people never show any symptoms. It is often called the "cave sickness" as it is sometimes seen in persons who explore caves for a hobby. The more severe forms of this disease are seen more frequently in persons who have problems with their immune systems, such as persons with AIDS. Bats, dogs, cats, rats, skunks, opossum, foxes and other animals can get histoplasmosis and may play a role in spreading the disease. How is this fungus spread? The fungus grows in soil enriched with bat or bird (especially chicken) droppings that have gathered for three or more years. The fungus produces spores that get into the air if the contaminated soil is disturbed. Breathing in these spores causes infection. You cannot get histoplasmosis from another person. What are the symptoms of histoplasmosis?

37. Handbook Of Ocular Disease Management - Presumed Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome PRESUMED OCULAR histoplasmosis SYNDROME SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Presumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome (POHS) is characterized by the triad of http://www.revoptom.com/handbook/sect5o.htm

PRESUMED OCULAR HISTOPLASMOSIS SYNDROME SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Presumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome (POHS) is characterized by the triad of: 1. Disseminated midperipheral choroiditis, consisting of infiltrates and scarring which appears as yellow-white punched-out lesions. 2. A macular or parafoveal subretinal neovascular membrane which appears as a grayish-green patch beneath the retina in the peripapillary and foveal areas, with or without subretinal blood, exudate or disciform scarring. 3. Atrophy or scarring adjacent to the optic disc, which appears as a flat, whitish-brown lesion; the presentation varies depending on the amount of retinal pigmentary epithelial hyperplasia next to the optic disc. POHS occurs bilaterally in 60 percent of cases. Patients are usually age 20-50. The eye remains remarkably quiet with virtually no aqueous or vitreous cells and minimal flare. In fact, most patients are asymptomatic until a choroiditis or subretinal neovascular membrane develops around the fovea. Optic disc edema is an occasional finding in active disease. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Presumed ocular histoplamosis syndrome is a dimorphic fungal disease endemic to river valley climates. The designation "presumed" ocular histoplasmosis syndrome is used because researchers have not been able to isolate the Histoplasma Capsulatum organism in ocular tissue.

38. Histoplasmosis Fact Sheet histoplasmosis. What is histoplasmosis? histoplasmosis is an infection caused by a fungus called Histoplasma capsulatum. Who gets histoplasmosis? http://www.dhfs.state.wi.us/healthtips/BCD/Histoplasmosis.htm

Topics A-Z Reference Center Search Disease Fact Sheet Series: Histoplasmosis What is histoplasmosis? Histoplasmosis is an infection caused by a fungus called Histoplasma capsulatum . Approximately 10 cases are reported each year in Wisconsin. What are the symptoms of histoplasmosis? Many people infected with histoplasmosis do not become ill. When a person develops symptoms, it usually involves the lungs and is characterized by weakness, chills, fever, muscle aches, chest pains, and a dry cough. Chronic lung infections resemble tuberculosis and may progress over months or years. Where is the fungus that causes histoplasmosis found? Histoplasma capsulatum is found throughout the world including the United States. The fungus often grows in soil around chicken houses, areas harboring bats, caves, and under starling and blackbird roosts. How is this fungus spread? The fungus grows in soil contaminated with bird or bat droppings. It produces spores that can become airborne if the soiled is disturbed. If a person breathes in these spores, they may become infected. The disease cannot be spread from person-to-person. Who gets histoplasmosis?

39. Histoplasmosis Fact Sheet histoplasmosis. (*PDF version) for printing. What is histoplasmosis? histoplasmosis is an infectious disease caused by inhaling http://health.utah.gov/els/epidemiology/epifacts/histo.html

DELS Home Page Communicable Disease Control Epidemiology Communicable Disease ... UDOH Public Health Lab HISTOPLASMOSIS (*PDF version) for printing. What is Histoplasmosis Histoplasmosis is an infectious disease caused by inhaling spores of a fungus called Histoplasma capsulatum Who gets histoplasmosis? Anyone who is present near dust-producing activities where material contaminated with H. capsulatum becomes airborne can get histoplasmosis if enough spores are inhaled. Infants, young children, and older persons, in particular those with chronic lung disease, are at increased risk for developing symptomatic histoplasmosis. People with weakened immune systems are at greatest risk for developing severe and disseminated disease. H. capsulatum

40. Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome Ocular histoplasmosis Syndrome. Overview. histoplasmosis is caused by a fungus commonly found in the dust and soil of the MississippiOhio River Valley region. http://www.theretinasource.com/conditions/histoplasmosis.htm

Who is TheRetinaSource.com? Home Retina News Retina Conditions ... Treatment Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome Overview Histoplasmosis is caused by a fungus commonly found in the dust and soil of the Mississippi-Ohio River Valley region. Approximately 62% of the adult population living in this region are carriers. It affects men and women equally. Histoplasmosis is contracted by inhaling dust that carries the fungal spores. Its effect on the body can vary widely in severity from one person to another. Many carriers have no symptoms at all, but those with mild exposure may experience flu-like symptoms and mild respiratory infections. Histoplasmosis is more likely to become a serious problem in people who already have a weakened immune system. The fungus may affect the eye by causing small areas of inflammation and scarring of the retina These are called “histo spots” and may be found in both eyes. Their affect on vision depends on the location of the scars. Scarring in the peripheral area of the retina may have little or no impact on vision, while a central scar affecting the

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