81. Histoplasmosis histoplasmosis. Histoplasma capsulatum. histoplasmosis is an infectious disease caused by inhaling the microscopic spores of the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. http://www.chclibrary.org/micromed/00051410.html

Main Search Index Definition Description Causes ... Resources Histoplasmosis 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

82. Histoplasmosis In Two Human Immunodeficiency Virus-positive The risk and severity of histoplasmosis, which is now recognized as an important infection in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), increase http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/475037?rss

83. MDTravel Health - Histoplasmosis contact us. FAQ. histoplasmosis. ©2004 MDtravelhealth.com. Travelers Health Information on histoplasmosis. Frequently asked questions about histoplasmosis. http://www.mdtravelhealth.com/infectious/histoplasmosis.html

Histoplasmosis From the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Travelers' Health Information on Histoplasmosis Frequently asked questions about histoplasmosis Technical information about histoplasmosis Histoplasmosis: protecting workers at risk From Dr. Fungus Histoplasmosis - Back to Infectious Diseases -

84. Disease Directory : Infectious Diseases : Fungal : Histoplasmosis AllRefer Health Disseminated histoplasmosis (Systemic - histoplasmosis tests; ARE YOU EXPOSING YOURSELF TO histoplasmosis - histoplasmosis ? http://www.diseasedirectory.net/Infectious_Diseases/Fungal/Histoplasmosis/defaul

Wednesday, June 02, 2004 Infectious Diseases Fungal Aspergillosis Blastomycosis ... Fungal : Histoplasmosis AllRefer Health - Disseminated Histoplasmosis (Systemic ... - Histoplasmosis - Disseminated (Systemic Histoplasmosis) information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, risk factors AllRefer Health - Histoplasmosis (Ohio River Valley Fever) - Histoplasmosis (Ohio River Valley Fever) information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, risk factors, signs, tests 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. Candida-Yeast - William G. Crook M.D.'s candida treatment educational resources, including Dr. Crook's own publications, questionnaire and links to related resources. eMedicine - Histoplasmosis : Article by Ryan C Chang, MD - Histoplasmosis - Histoplasma capsulatum is a dimorphic fungus that remains in a mycelial form at ambient temperatures and grows as yeast at body temperature in - Last Updated: 11/20/2001. Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome. The yellow lesion is a severe histoplasmosis scar that involves the macula.

85. Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome Health Guide Ocular histoplasmosis syndrome HealthGuidesOnline.com s award-winning consumer Web site offering health and medical information, news and self-improvement http://www.healthguidesonline.com/Ocular_histoplasmosis_syndrome.html

Health Guides - Ocular histoplasmosis syndrome 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. How does histoplasmosis cause ocular histoplasmosis syndrome? Scientists believe that Histoplasma capsulatum (histo) spores spread from the lungs to the eye, lodging in the choroid, a layer of blood vessels that provides blood and nutrients to the retina.

86. Histoplasmosis Health Guide histoplasmosis HealthGuidesOnline.com s award-winning consumer Web site offering health and medical information, news and self-improvement and disease http://www.healthguidesonline.com/Histoplasmosis.html

Health Guides - Histoplasmosis 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. How does histoplasmosis cause ocular histoplasmosis syndrome? Scientists believe that Histoplasma capsulatum (histo) spores spread from the lungs to the eye, lodging in the choroid, a layer of blood vessels that provides blood and nutrients to the retina.

87. Lung Cancer - Histoplasmosis - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Cures And histoplasmosis is primarily a lung disease, caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. Even though histoplasmosis disease primarily http://www.mesothelioma-asbestosis.info/Lung-Diseases/Histoplasmosis

@import url(http://www.mesothelioma-asbestosis.info/plone.css?skin=); Lung Disease Home Lung Disease News Lung Pages Lung Disease Info Center ... Site Map Please login Log in Join You are at: Home Lung Diseases Histoplasmosis - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Cures and Remedies for Disseminated Histoplasmosis Lung Disease. Histoplasmosis - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Cures and Remedies for Disseminated Histoplasmosis Lung Disease. Information on Histoplasmosis -a lung disease, caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. Even though Histoplasmosis disease primarily affect the lungs, but occasionally other organs are also affected. This form of disease is called Disseminated Histoplasmosis, and if left untreated, it can indeed be fatal. What is Histoplasmosis? Histoplasmosis is a disease caused by exposure to the airborne spores of Histoplasma capsulatum fungus. Once inhaled into the lungs, lungs are usually the primary infection site. Where does Histoplasma casulatum fungus come from?

88. Guidelines For The Prevention Of Opportunistic Infections In Persons Infected Wi histoplasmosis encyclopedia article about histoplasmosis. Free encyclopedia article about histoplasmosis. histoplasmosis in Free online English dictionary, thesaurus and encyclopedia. histoplasmosis. http://www.thebody.com/cdc/oiguide/guidelines15.html

89. Histoplasmosis Familydoctor.org histoplasmosis. What is histoplasmosis? histoplasmosis (say this hisstoe-plaz-mo-sis) is an infection caused by a fungus. How did I get histoplasmosis? http://familydoctor.org/x2411.xml

Advanced Search familydoctor.org Home Conditions A to Z Infections ... Common Infections Histoplasmosis What is histoplasmosis? How did I get histoplasmosis? Where are histoplasmosis infections common? Who is most likely to get histoplasmosis? ... Is there any way to not get histoplasmosis? Histoplasmosis Printer-friendly version Email this article What is histoplasmosis? Histoplasmosis (say this: hiss-toe-plaz-mo-sis) is an infection caused by a fungus. The infection is in your lungs. In severe cases, it could spread through your whole body. Return to top How did I get histoplasmosis? The fungus that causes histoplasmosis grows in the ground. Farming, gardening or any activity that disturbs the soil can let fungus spores get into the air. If you breathe in those spores, you can get the infection. You can't catch histoplasmosis from another person or from an animal. Birds do not carry the infection, but their droppings provide food for the fungus in the ground. Bats can also get infected with histoplasmosis. Their droppings feed the fungus in the ground and can also be a source of infection for people. Return to top Where are histoplasmosis infections common?

90. HISTOPLASMOSIS Although caving in Jamaica is a thrilling experience there is one big danger histoplasmosis!! OK histoplasmosis, but what has this to do with cavers? http://users.skynet.be/sky33676/histo.html

HOME WHY JAMAICA GEOGRAPHY GEOLOGY ... THE EXPEDITIONS HISTOPLASMOSIS GOODIES LINKS HISTOPLASMOSIS Although caving in Jamaica is a thrilling experience there is one big danger: HISTOPLASMOSIS!! Histo-what? histoplasmosis is a fungal infection that converts to a yeast infection within one's body. The disease is a non-transmittable acute often self-limiting infection of the lungs resulting from unusually heavy inhalation of the airborne spores of the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. O.K. histoplasmosis, but what has this to do with cavers? The growing conditions for the fungus are warmth (more than 20 - 24 °C), moisture and soils with lots of humus and animal excrement (especially the excrement of bats and blackbirds). That's why the thick layers of guano in the Jamaican bat caves are an ideal breeding ground for this fungus. Other high-risk zones are old chicken houses, barns, belfries, pigeon lofts,... anywhere that there is soil with an accumulation of bat and/or bird excrement. Do you find it only in Jamaica?

91. SF AIDS Fdn: Positive News 11/96 -- Fungal Diseases histoplasmosis. histoplasmosis disease is caused by a fungus called Histoplasma capsulatum. Some people develop skin lesions. Treatment for histoplasmosis. http://www.sfaf.org/treatment/positivenews/fungi.html

Main Page beta@sfaf.org Fungal Diseases November 1996 Adapted by Christopher Gortner from "Treatment for HIV-Related Fungal Infections," an article by Leslie Hanna published in the June 1995 issue of BETA Many people with HIV disease or AIDS may develop one or more HIV-related fungal diseases. Fungal diseases are caused by tiny organisms called fungi. A single fungi is called a fungus. Fungal diseases are usually treated with a group of drugs called antifungals. There are thousands of different kinds of fungi. About 200 can cause disease in people. Many fungi are so small they cannot be seen with the naked eye. They live in animal feces, in soil, on dying plants and in the bark of some trees. People can become infected with fungi through breathing. Fungi can also enter the body through a cut in the skin, through burns, through a catheter (a tube inserted into the chest) and during surgery. Other kinds of fungi live on human skin, in the mouth, intestines, vagina and anus. One of these fungi is called Candida , which may cause serious disease when a person's immune system becomes weakened.

92. The Eye Center - Ocular Histoplasmosis (OHS) Ocular histoplasmosis (OHS). Printable Version (PDF) 535k. Eye Health Education Home. (Ocular histoplasmosis Sydrome). What is histoplasmosis? http://www.theeyecenter.com/educational/0044.htm

Ocular Histoplasmosis (OHS) Printable Version (PDF) 535k (Ocular Histoplasmosis Sydrome) 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. How does histoplasmosis cause ocular histoplasmosis syndrome?

93. Histoplasmosis Texas Bat Action Plan motif histoplasmosis. What is histoplasmosis and where does it occur? histoplasmosis is a disease more commonly http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/nature/wild/mammals/bats/histoplasmosis.htm

Histoplasmosis What is histoplasmosis and where does it occur? Histoplasmosis is a disease more commonly associated with birds than bats. It is caused by inhalation of air-borne spores from a common ground fungus, Histoplasma capsulatum , found on all continents. This fungus proliferates in soil enriched by bird or bat droppings. In the U.S., human infection most frequently occurs in and adjacent to the Ohio and Mississippi River drainages where warm, humid climates favor fungal development (Constantine, 1988). To a lesser extent, the disease has also been associated with large bat colonies in Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Mexico. Several cases of histoplasmosis are reported each year by guano miners in Mexico and Latin America. The fungus can be present, but is uncommon in dry, hot attics of buildings. It is rare in dry western and cool northern climates. The vast majority of histoplasmosis cases in humans is asymptomatic or involves no more than flu-like symptoms. A few individuals may become seriously ill, though, in which case the respiratory passages are commonly affected. The fungus can spread and infect many parts of the body, including digestive organs, glands, eyes, bones, and infrequently, the central nervous system and heart. The manifestation and severity of the disease depends largely on the dose (number of spores) inhaled (Constantine, 1988). How can infection be prevented?

94. Histoplasmosis histoplasmosis. by Rosalyn CarsonDeWitt, MD. Definition. histoplasmosis is a fungal infection that often causes a respiratory illness. Causes. http://www.somersetmedicalcenter.com/1491.cfm

Community Advisor Search Send to a friend Home  Diseases, Conditions and Injuries Histoplasmosis by Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD Definition Causes Risk Factors ... Organizations Definition Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection that often causes a respiratory illness. Causes Histoplasmosis is caused by infection with a fungus. Humans become infected by exposure to bird and bat droppings. Risk Factors A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition. Risk factors for histoplasmosis include: Having a job that puts you in contact with bird or bat droppings (such as an aviary) Being involved in activities that put you in contact with bird or bat droppings (such as cave exploration) Keeping birds as pets Living along river valleys Living in Mississippi, Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, or Tennessee Living in eastern Canada, Mexico, Central or South America, southeast Asia, or Africa Having recently traveled to a location where histoplasmosis is common Having a medical condition that weakens your immune system (especially HIV Symptoms Symptoms may include: Weakness Headache Achy muscles Joint pain Fever Chest pain Cough Shortness of breath Weight loss Mouth sores Enlarged liver and spleen Skin rashes Loss of vision Diagnosis The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam.

95. Histoplasmosis histoplasmosis. Chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis usually occurs in white males with obstructive lung disease and apical bullous lung pathology. http://www.5mcc.com/Assets/SUMMARY/TP0430.html

Histoplasmosis DESCRIPTION: Fungal infection with Histoplasma capsulatum, a dimorphic soil-dwelling saprophyte that has multiple clinical manifestations. Initial infection in the normal host is often asymptomatic. Other manifestations include a self-limited flu-like syndrome, mediastinal fibrosis, scar tissue residual, chronic cavitary disease in those with obstructive lung disease and disseminated histoplasmosis which is more frequent in the immunocompromised host and infants. H. capsulatum has worldwide distribution; the most endemic region in North America is the central U.S. The fungus exists in mycelial form in nature and in yeast phase when exposed to mammalian temperatures. Spores may remain active for up to ten years. Exposure to bird or bat excrement promotes growth of the fungus for unexplained reasons. Chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis - usually occurs in white males with obstructive lung disease and apical bullous lung pathology. These patients exhibit evidence of an indolent infectious process. Disseminated histoplasmosis infection in the immunocompromised is a rare opportunistic infection which may mimic sepsis syndrome and progress to multiple organ system failure System(s) affected: Pulmonary, Gastrointestinal, Skin/Exocrine, Hemic/Lymphatic/Immunologic

96. Dylan Hospitalization With Histoplasmosis histoplasmosis is caused by the fungus histoplasma capsulatum. From samabutler@aol.com (SamAButler) Subject histoplasmosis in song! http://www.edlis.org/twice/threads/dylan_hospitalization_update.html

Almost Went To See Elvis Bob Dylan was hospitalized on May 25, 1997 seriously ill with histoplasmosis, a potential life threatening fungal infection that causes swelling of the sac surrounding the heart. Histoplasmosis is caused by the fungus histoplasma capsulatum. Dylan was treated with antibiotics, and his condition was not considered life threatening. Doctors said his condition was made more severe by a delay in diagnosis He was released from a Los Angeles hospital over the weekend of May 31-June 1. Dylan was quoted as saying, "I'm just glad to be feeling better. I really thought I'd be seeing Elvis soon." According to the Merck Manual, a standard medical reference book, histoplasmosis is fatal "only in rare cases with massive infection." A brief is found on the National Center for Infectious Diseases Website. The University of Vanderbilt School of Medicine provides technically detailed information . An Ohio State tight end had open heart surgery as a result of histoplasmosis and was back on the football field in a year. Of course most patients do not require surgery, most are treated with antifungal drugs. The National Public Radio Website has an All Things Considered Report (May 29, 1997) on histoplasmosis

97. Histoplasmosis And HIV histoplasmosis and HIV. histoplasmosis is the most frequently diagnosed systemic fungal disease in the United States with an estimated 500,000 cases per year. http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu/InSite.jsp?page=kb-05&doc=kb-05-02-06

98. HISTOPLASMOSIS histoplasmosis. histoplasmosis is caused by the dimorphic fungus Histoplasma capsulatum, which exists in the mold (mycelial) phase mainly in soil. http://www.in.gov/isdh/dataandstats/disease/1996_new/histoplasmosis.html

HISTOPLASMOSIS 06/02/2004 04:26:08 PM EST Cases Crude incidence rate Histoplasmosis is caused by the dimorphic fungus Histoplasma capsulatum , which exists in the mold (mycelial) phase mainly in soil. Infection results from inhalation of the spores (conidia) that are disseminated into the atmosphere. Individuals with preexisting immune compromising conditions are at higher risk of developing clinical disease following exposure. Generally, factors such as the number of spores inhaled and host susceptibility play decisive roles in the development of clinical disease. Patients usually have primary lesions in the lungs. Definitive diagnosis requires certain laboratory tests with compatible clinical characteristics. Indiana lies in the "histo belt" area of the Midwest. The incidence of histoplasmosis was 1.35/100,000 persons in 1996. The disease can occur as isolated cases or in local outbreaks. This often happens when a dust containing spores is produced such as during destruction of an old bird roost site, removal of an old chicken house, or excavation into contaminated soil. Since August 1988 when histoplasmosis became reportable in Indiana, surveillance data indicate that the number of cases has decreased gradually ( Histoplasmosis-1 Histoplasmosis-1 Sex-specific incidence rates indicate males have over 3 times higher risk of getting the disease than females. The incidence rate for males was 2.12/100,000 vs. only 0.63/100,000 for females. The age-specific incidence rates of histoplasmosis in Indiana in 1996 are illustrated in

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The HRL laboratory operation is now being conducted by MiraVista Diagnostics, pursuant to a license agreement. To contact MiraVista Diagnositics for more information on MiraVista Diagnostics, please click on the below link. MiraVista Diagnostics is a separate legal entity and does not act as agent or otherwise on behalf of Indiana University. Indiana University makes no warranty, representation or endorsement of any kind with respect to the nature or quality of services provided by MiraVista Diagnostics. You may learn more about the Histoplasma capsulatum antigen test at www.miravistalabs.com

100. Reportable Infectious Diseases And Conditions idph online home, Illinois Department of Public Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62761 Phone 217782-4977 Fax 217-782-3987 TTY 800-547 http://www.idph.state.il.us/health/infect/reportdis/histo.htm

Histoplasmosis Histoplasmosis Fact Sheet Histoplasmosis Information - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Illinois Department of Public Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62761 Phone 217-782-4977 Fax 217-782-3987 TTY 800-547-0466 Questions or Comments

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