41. Blastomycosis Synonyms North American blastomycosis ICD9-CM 116.0 blastomycosis REFERENCES Practice guidelines for the management of patients with blastomycosis. http://www.5mcc.com/Assets/SUMMARY/TP0123.html

Blastomycosis DESCRIPTION: An uncommon, systemic, fungal infection with a broad range of manifestations including pulmonary, skin, bone and genitourinary involvement System(s) affected: Skin/Exocrine, Pulmonary, Musculoskeletal, Renal/Urologic, Endocrine/Metabolic Genetics: N/A Incidence/Prevalence in USA: Ranges from 0.4-4 cases per 100,000 population per year. Higher prevalence in states bordering the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. Sporadic cases occurring in other areas. Predominant age: Adults, but 10-20% of cases occur in children Predominant sex: CAUSES: Inhalation of spores of Blastomyces dermatitidis into lung with spread to other organ systems by lymphohematogenous dissemination Primary inoculation of skin may rarely occur Female genital infection may result from sexual transmission Reactivation of previous infection may occur in immunocompromised patients including those with AIDS Synonyms: North American blastomycosis ICD-9-CM: 116.0 Blastomycosis REFERENCES: Mandell GL, ed. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 5th Ed. New York, Churchill Livingstone, 2000 Patel RG, et al. Clinical presentation, radiographic findings, and diagnostic methods of pulmonary blastomycosis: A Review of 100 consecutive cases. South Med J 1999;92:289-95

42. Blastomycosis CHC Wausau Hospital s Medical Library and Patient Education Center provides research services and healthcare information to physicians, http://www.chclibrary.org/micromed/00040030.html

Main Search Index Definition Description Causes ... Resources Blastomycosis Definition Blastomycosis is an infection caused by inhaling microscopic particles (spores) produced by the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis . Blastomycosis may be limited to the lungs or also involve the skin and bones. In its most severe form, the infection can spread throughout the body and involve many organ systems (systemic). Description Blastomycosis is a fungal infection caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis . Although primarily an airborne disease, farmers and gardeners may become infected from contact with spores in the soil through cuts and scrapes. The fungus that causes the disease is found in moist soil and wood in the southeastern United States, the Mississippi River valley, southern Canada, and Central America. Blastomycosis is also called Gilchrist's disease, Chicago disease, or North American blastomycosis. Another South and Central American disease, paracoccidioidomycosis, is sometimes called South American blastomycosis , but despite the similar name, this disease is substantially different from North American blastomycosis. Canine blastomycosis, a common dog disease, is caused by the same fungus that infects humans. However, people do not get this disease from their dogs except only very rarely through dog bites. diabetes mellitus or who are taking drugs that suppress the immune system (immunocompromised) are more likely to develop blastomycosis. Although people with

43. South American Blastomycosis CHC Wausau Hospital s Medical Library and Patient Education Center provides research services and healthcare information to physicians, http://www.chclibrary.org/micromed/00065760.html

Main Search Index Definition Description Causes ... Resources South American blastomycosis Definition South American blastomycosis is a potentially fatal, chronic fungus infection that occurs more often in men. The infection may affect different parts of the body, including the lungs or the skin, and may cause ulcers of the mouth, voicebox and nose. Description South American blastomycosis occurs primarily in Brazil, although cases crop up in Mexico, Central America, or other parts of South America. It affects men between ages 20 and 50 about 10 times more often than women. The disease is far more serious than its North American variant (North American blastomycosis ), which is endemic to the eastern United States, southern Canada, and the midwest. South American blastomycosis is known medically as paracoccidioidal granuloma, or paracoccidioidomycosis. The infection has a very long incubation period (at least five years). South American blastomycosis is caused by the yeast-like fungus Paracoccidioides brasiliensis that is acquired by breathing in the spores of the fungus, which is commonly found in old wood and soil. It may appear very similar to

44. What Is Blastomycosis blastomycosis is an uncommon infection of humans, dogs, cats and other You get blastomycosis by breathing in the fungus or getting it on a scrape or cut http://www.nwhu.on.ca/blastomycosis.htm

What is blastomycosis? Blastomycosis is an uncommon infection of humans, dogs, cats and other animals caused by the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis found in soil. It is not a new condition and has been known for many years. Recently, however, some people have become quite sick with blastomycosis. The infection affects the lungs and skin sometimes resulting in pneumonia or crusted, ulcerated pimples. The symptoms often do not appear until weeks or months after exposure. How can you get blastomycosis? You get blastomycosis by breathing in the fungus or getting it on a scrape or cut. The fungus is found in acidic moist soil in parts of Northern Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Quebec and in other areas around the Great Lakes and Mississippi rivers. Since this fungus is in the soil, construction, digging or gardening may cause the fungal spores to be carried into the air and inhaled. You can only get blastomycosis from the fungus that is in the soil or the fungus spores in the air. You cannot get it from another person or an animal. Who is at risk?

45. Blastomycosis My name is Sherri Young and my dog died last week from blastomycosis. The results from the pathology lab indicated blastomycosis with evident brain http://www.woodhavenlabs.com/blasto.html

Blastomycosis My name is Sherri Young and my dog died last week from blastomycosis. My dog was a 2 1/2 year old female labrador retriever named Dixie. We live in Alaska, but traveled to Emmetsburg, Iowa the first 2 weeks of November '04 for a pheasant hunting trip. While we were there, Dixie stepped on something and developed an infection in her paw/leg. She was treated with antibiotics and the infection disappeared quickly. She didn't come back to Alaska with us, but went for advanced retriever training in Mississippi. Dixie was progressing wonderfully in training and had a strong will to please while working. Our trainer called on Feb. 28 and asked us to look at a photo he had e-mailed us. Dixie's posture seemed wrong and she was squinting in the sunlight. I told him to take her to the vet. He did so right away, but by the time they arrived, her symptoms were gone. Her temp was normal as was the blood work. There was a slight redness of throat and she was given a vitamin shot. The next day, she appeared to be fine. The trainer worked with her a little and she did a nice job for him. That night, she seemed tired and was bloated and had gas. He took her to the vet in the morning. She had a slight elevation in temperature, but nothing major. She was given a penecillin shot and the trainer was told to rest her and bring her back in the morning for a recheck. The next morning, she was very lethargic. She was taken to the vets early in the morning and remained there for the entire day. She passed away around 6:00 p.m. on Jan. 31st. The results from the pathology lab indicated blastomycosis with evident brain involvement as the cause of death.

46. Blastomycosis Medical Information blastomycosis Information from Drugs.com. blastomycosis is a rare fungal infection caused by inhaling a fungus (Blastomyces dermatitidis), http://www.drugs.com/enc/blastomycosis.html

Home New Drugs Latest News Drug Interactions ... Forum Drugs.com - prescription drug and medicine information available on over 24,000 approved- medications and pharmaceuticals, including side effects and drug interactions. Log-in Register Advertisement Buy a Link Now Special Offers From our sponsors Categories Diabetes Gastro Center Weight Loss AIDS/HIV ... Sexual Health Advertisement Advanced Search Or click the first letter of a drug name: A B C D ... Z Blastomycosis Injury Disease Nutrition Poison ... Fungus Blastomycosis Definition Blastomycosis is a rare fungal infection caused by inhaling a fungus ( Blastomyces dermatitidis ), which is found in wood and soil. Alternative Names North American blastomycosis; Gilchrist's disease Causes Blastomycosis occurs most often in people living in the south-central and midwestern US and Canada. Exposure to soil is the key risk factor. The disease usually affects people with compromised immune systems, such as people with HIV or organ transplant recipients. Men are more likely to be affected than women. Lung infection may produce no symptoms, but when the infection is widespread, skin lesions or bone lesions may appear and the urogenital system (bladder, kidney, prostate, testes) may be affected.

47. Blastomycosis Definition - Medical Dictionary Definitions Of Popular Medical Ter Online Medical Dictionary and glossary with medical definitions. http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=31369

48. Blastomycosis (Blastomyces Dermatitidis) - Minnesota Dept. Of Health blastomycosis is a rare fungal infection usually acquired by inhaling the blastomycosis facts including common symptoms, how the disease is spread, http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/blastomycosis/

dqmcodebase = "http://www.health.state.mn.us/script/" Blastomycosis ( Blastomyces dermatitidis Home Basics Statistics and Maps For Health Professionals More From MDH Infectious Diseases A-Z Infectious Diseases by Category Blastomycosis ( Blastomyces dermatitidis Blastomycosis is a rare fungal infection usually acquired by inhaling the spores of a fungus ( Blastomyces dermatitidis ) found in wood and soil. Blastomycosis Basics Blastomycosis facts: including common symptoms, how the disease is spread, prevention, treatment, and diagnosis information. Blastomycosis Statistics and Maps Statistics and maps for blastomycosis in humans and dogs in Minnesota. Health Care Provider Information on Blastomycosis Required reporting information, clinical features, laboratory diagnosis, treatment, and other clinical information. If you have questions or comments about this page, contact idepcweb@health.state.mn.us or call 612-676-5414 (TTY: 612-676-5653) for the MDH Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division

49. Blastomycosis DCN Article - Minnesota Dept. Of Health Epidemiology of blastomycosis in Minnesota, 19992002. From 1999, when systematic surveillance for blastomycosis was instituted in Minnesota, through 2002, http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/newsletters/dcn/june03/blastomycosis.ht

dqmcodebase = "http://www.health.state.mn.us/script/" Disease Control Newsletter (DCN) DCN Home 2005 Issues 2004 Archive 2003 Archive ... 1998 Archive More From MDH Infectious Diseases A-Z Infectious Disease Categories IDEPC Newsletters Blastomycosis To view the PDF files, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader or for screen reader accessibility Adobe Acrobat Access (free downloads from Adobe's Web site). Go to full issue: DCN, June 2003: Volume 31, Number 4 Background Blastomycosis is a systemic mycosis caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis, a dimorphic fungus that exists as a mold in the environment and as a pathogenic yeast form in the body. Blastomycosis is endemic in the central and southeastern United States, particularly in the Mississippi and Ohio River valleys and the Great Lakes states. The reservoir is rich, moist soil; transmission occurs through inhalation of aerosolized conidia from contaminated soil. The median incubation period, based on limited outbreak information, is 45 days (range, 21 to 106 days). Most infections are asymptomatic or self-limiting. In clinical cases, acute pulmonary symptoms ranging from mild to fulminant are the most common manifestation; however, the infection may disseminate to the skin, bones, genitourinary system, and central nervous system (CNS). The case fatality rate is approximately five percent nationwide.

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51. CANINE BLASTOMYCOSIS What is blastomycosis, and how does an animal get this disease? blastomycosis is a fungal disease caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis. http://www.pethealthcare.net/html/body_canine_blastomycosis.html

CANINE BLASTOMYCOSIS What is blastomycosis, and how does an animal get this disease? Blastomycosis is a fungal disease caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis. This fungus most commonly infects humans and animals through the respiratory tract. After spores are inhaled, they settle in the small airways and begin to reproduce. Subsequent to this, the organism spreads throughout the body to involve many organs. Infrequently, infection occurs through inoculation of an open wound. Although researchers in human medicine have been mostly unsuccessful in reliably isolating the organism from the environment, it does appear that both humans and animals become infected from particular environmental sources, probably the soil. In the United States, the disease is most prevalent in the warm, moist environment found in the Ohio and Mississippi River valleys. It is very common in the Southeastern United States. What can I do to rid the environment of the fungal organism? Nothing. The organism is ubiquitous, meaning it lives everywhere. What are the signs of this disease?

52. Blastomycosis And HIV blastomycosis is a systemic fungal infection endemic in the south central, blastomycosis is uncommon among people infected with HIV and is not http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu/InSite?page=kb-05&doc=kb-05-02-09

53. FIRSTConsult - Sdfdsf FIRSTConsult, blastomycosis (Medical Condition File). Published for medical students and primary healthcare providers by Elsevier. http://www.firstconsult.com/?action=view_article&id=1014510&type=101&bref=1

54. Blastomycosis blastomycosis is a rare infectious multisystem disease that is caused by the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis. http://my.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/nord166.asp

var guid_source = ""; var guid_source_id = ""; //unused var encodedurl = ""; WebMD Today Home WebMD News Center XML News via RSS Member Services WebMD University My WebMD Find a Physician Medical Info Check Symptoms Medical Library Health Tools Clinical Trials ... Women, Men, Lifestyle Who We Are About WebMD Site Map You are in Medical Library Choose a Topic Our Content Sources Ask A Question Clinical Trials Health Guide A-Z Health Topics Symptoms Medical Tests Medications ... For a Complete Report Blastomycosis Important It is possible that the main title of the report Blastomycosis is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. Synonyms Gilchrist's Disease North American Blastomycosis Disorder Subdivisions None General Discussion Blastomycosis is a rare infectious multisystem disease that is caused by the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis. The symptoms vary greatly according the affected organ system. It is characterized by fever, chills, cough, and/or difficulty breathing (dyspnea). In the chronic phase of the disease, the lungs and skin are most frequently affected. The genitourinary tract and bones may also be involved. Resources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1600 Clifton Road NE Atlanta, GA 30333

55. Blastomycosis - Mississippi Department Of Health blastomycosis cannot be transmitted personto-person. Dogs may develop blastomycosis, but they cannot transmit the disease to humans. http://www.msdh.state.ms.us/msdhsite/_static/14,0,194,197.html

News Calendar Publications MDH Health Planning ... Reportable Diseases Blastomycosis Campylobacteriosis Chancroid Chlamydia Cholera ... West Nile Virus Blastomycosis Facts At a Glance Links to More Information Contact BLASTOMYCOSIS About the Disease Blastomycosis is a rare fungal infection that affects the lungs and the skin. It is caused by inhaling the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis , which is found in wood and soil. It most often occurs in people living in the south-central and midwest U.S. and Canada. It more often infects those with weakened immune systems. AT A GLANCE What it is : Blastomycosis is a rare fungal infection that affects the lungs and the skin caused by inhaling the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis , which is found in wood, soil, and decaying foliage and vegetation. Transmission : Blastomycosis is transmitted by inhaling fungus spores. The spores become airborne when the soil where the fungus is growing is disturbed. Blastomycosis cannot be transmitted person-to-person. Dogs may develop blastomycosis, but they cannot transmit the disease to humans.

56. ► Blastomycosis A medical encycopedia article on the topic blastomycosis. http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/000102.htm

var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='530'; awmAltUrl=''; Disease Nutrition Surgery Symptoms Injury ... Encyclopedia (English) Toggle English Spanish Blastomycosis Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention Definition: Blastomycosis is a rare fungal infection caused by inhaling a fungus ( Blastomyces dermatitidis ), which is found in wood and soil. Alternative Names: North American blastomycosis; Gilchrist's disease Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Blastomycosis occurs most often in people living in the south-central and Midwestern US and Canada. Exposure to soil is the key risk factor. The disease usually affects people with compromised immune systems, such as people with HIV or organ transplant recipients. Men are more likely to be affected than women. Lung infection may produce no symptoms, but when the infection is widespread, skin lesions or bone lesions may appear and the urogenital system (bladder, kidney, prostate, testes) may be affected. The incidence of blastomycosis is 1-2 out of every 100,000 people in geographic areas where blastomycosis occurs most frequently. It is even less common outside those areas. Fungus Review Date: 7/31/2002 Reviewed By: Christopher Parsons, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

57. Blastomycosis This resource on canine blastomycosis is created and made available on the Web by blastomycosis is a systemic fungal infection caused by the dimorphic http://vetgate.ac.uk/browse/cabi/e417e95fdb97fac8b3e2b80f9ac6546a.html

58. All Creatures Animal Hospital - Blastomycosis Welcome to our web site! All Creatures Animal Hospital is committed to providing stateof-the-art veterinary care at an affordable cost for the Cincinnati http://www.all-creatures.com/456001.html

All Creatures Animal Hospital BLASTOMYCOSIS Introduction Blastomycosis is a fungal infection caused by the organism Blastomyces dermatitidis. It is exceedingly common in Ohio, Mississippi, St. Lawrence river valleys, the Great lakes region, and along the eastern seaboard. This mold occurs in sandy, acid soils near river valleys or other waterways. It seems to be more common in the fall. Blastomycosis infects dogs, people, and occasionally cats. Any dog may contract blastomycosis under the right circumstances, but some are higher risk. Hunting and sporting breeds are often exposed to soil in wet areas. Male dogs are more likely to contract blastomycosis than females. One study found that, while female dogs may have better survival rates with therapy, they are more likely to suffer relapses than males. All dogs are susceptible to blastomycosis, but those at greatest risk for infection are two-to-four year old intact males of hunting or sporting breeds that weigh 50-75 pounds and are exposed to river valleys or lakes during late summer or fall. The disease Dogs usually acquire blastomycosis by inhaling the spores from the soil into the lungs. The mold spores become a yeast once inside the body. In the lungs it causes a minor respiratory infection, that typically goes away on its own. Puncture wounds can directly inoculate the spores into the skin and may cause localized skin infections. The most common form of blastomycosis seen by veterinarians is the generalized form, which spreads by way of the bloodstream or lymphatic system from the lungs into the eyes, brain, bone, lymph nodes, urogenital system, skin, and subcutaneous tissues.

59. Cutaneous Blastomycosis Presenting As Non-healing Ulcer And Responding To Oral K Primary cutaneous blastomycosis is a rare infection of the skin that We report a case of cutaneous blastomycosis presenting as a nonhealing ulcer. http://dermatology.cdlib.org/95/case_presentations/blastomycosis/balasaraswathy.

DOJ Contents Cutaneous blastomycosis presenting as non-healing ulcer and responding to oral ketoconazole P Balasaraswathy DVD DNB , and Theerthanath MD Dermatology Online Journal 9 (5): 19 From the Departments of Dermatology and Pathology , KS Hegde, Medical Academy, Deralakatte, Mangalore, India. drbali@vsnl.com Abstract Primary cutaneous blastomycosis is a rare infection of the skin that usually follows trauma and presents as a papule or nodule that ulcerates. Although this infection often heals spontaneously, we present a case of a nonhealing ulcer following surgical drainage of cellulitis. Blastomycosis was diagnosed by histopathological examination and the infection responded well to oral ketoconazole therapy. Introduction Blastomycosis is an uncommon, chronic, granulomatous disease caused by the dimorphic fungus Blastomycetes dermatitidis ]. The spectrum of clinical manifestations of blastomycosis includes acute pulmonary disease, subacute and chronic pulmonary disease, and disseminated extrapulmonary disease. The skin is the most common site for dissemination, followed by bone, genitourinary tract, and central nervous system [ ]. Primary cutaneous blastomycosis is a rare illness [

60. CCHS Clinical Digital Library blastomycosis English Spanish. Miscellaneous blastomycosis Patient Family Resources. MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine) Health Topics Index http://cchs-dl.slis.ua.edu/patientinfo/infectious/byorganism/fungal/blastomycosi

Patient/Family Resources by Topic: Infectious Diseases Blastomycosis Patient/Family Resources Spanish Miscellaneous See also: General Infectious Diseases Patient/Family Resources Blastomycosis Clinical Resources MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Table of contents Blastomycosis: English Spanish Merck Manual - Second Home Edition Table of contents Section 17. Infections: Table of contents Chapter 197. Fungal Infections: Table of contents Introduction: Access document Blastomycosis: Access document Section 4. Lung and Airway Disorders: Table of contents Chapter 42. Pneumonia: Table of contents Introduction: Access document Fungal Pneumonia: Access document Introduction: Access document Blastomycosis Access document Spanish MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Table of contents Blastomycosis: English Spanish Miscellaneous Blastomycosis Patient Family Resources MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine) Health Topics: Index Fungal Infections: List of documents YAHOO - Health:Diseases and Conditions:Infectious Diseases Additional Infectious Diseases resources ( These sites have not been reviewed.

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