61. Blastomycosis ~ Pawprints And Purrs, Inc. blastomycosis is a fungal disease caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis. This fungus most commonly infects humans and animals through the respiratory tract. http://www.sniksnak.com/doghealth/blastomycosis.html

HOME Mission Donate Table of Contents ... Wealth of Resources Pawprints and Purrs, Inc. Dog Health Care Information by Condition or Disease A Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Organization All donations are tax deductible Any health care links located here are NOT to replace a veterinarian visit; please take your dog to a vet immediately at any sign of odd behavior or any symptoms of illness or injury. Call your vet and describe your dog's symptoms with any of your concerns about the dog's well-being. Your veterinarian may discover changes in your dog's health that you have overlooked. It is always better to err on the side of caution. 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.

62. Blastomycosis - YourDictionary.com - American Heritage Dictionary Search Mamma.com for blastomycosis . TYPE IN YOUR WORD CLICK GO! Search. Normal, Definitions, Short defs. (Pronunciation Key). blas·to·my·co·sis Listen http://www.yourdictionary.com/ahd/b/b0316200.html

Search Mamma.com for "blastomycosis" Search: Normal Definitions Short defs (Pronunciation Key) blas·to·my·co·sis Listen: bl s t -m -k s s n. A fungal infection caused by a blastomycete and characterized by multiple inflammatory lesions of the skin, mucous membranes, or internal organs. Back to Search Back The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition

63. ESPN Outdoors blastomycosis is a fungal disease that can affect many organ systems in your Although blastomycosis can affect any dog of any age, breed, and gender, http://espn.go.com/outdoors/sportingdogs/columns/bartges_joe/1605106.html

ESPN Web HOME Contact Us Newsletter Sign-up Feature Stories ... Daily Email The soil your dog tracks game along may contain a deadly fungus By Joe Bartges DVM University of Tennessee Microscopic view of fungal organisms identified in urine from an adult male Labrador-cross dog with systemic Blastomycosis. When you take your hunting dog into the field this autumn, you may be unknowingly exposing it to a deadly fungus that resides in the very ground your pooch is sniffing in order to trail game. Blastomycosis is a fungal disease that can affect many organ systems in your dog. The disease is caused by the fungus, Blastomyces dermatitidis , which lives in the soil. Dogs most commonly become infected by inhaling the organism. This means that dogs that spend a lot of time sniffing the ground in an area where the organism lives are at risk for infection. Geographically, areas with moist soil and standing waters, such as the Mississippi, Missouri, and Ohio River valleys, the Mid-Atlantic States, and the Canadian provinces of Quebec, Manitoba, and Ontario, have a high incidence of Blastomycosis. This includes areas along the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers and the Southeast. Although Blastomycosis can affect any dog of any age, breed, and gender, male dogs are more frequently infected than female dogs, and a greater percentage of female dogs survive treatment.

64. BioMed Central | Full Text | Paradise - Not Without Its Plagues: Overwhelming Bl Five cases of overwhelming acute blastomycosis pneumonia are presented. Experience with five cases of blastomycosis pneumonia from Northeastern Ontario http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/5/30

home journals A-Z subject areas advanced search ... Volume 5 Viewing options Abstract Full text PDF Associated material: Pre-publication history PubMed record Related literature: Articles citing this article on Google Scholar on ISI Web of Science Other articles by authors ... Similar articles (PubMed) Tools: E-mail to a friend Download references Post a comment Key E-mail Corresponding author Case report Malvinder S Parmar Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada BMC Infectious Diseases The electronic version of this article is the complete one and can be found online at: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/5/30 Received Accepted Published This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License ( http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0 ), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Outline Abstract Abstract Background Case presentations Discussion ... Pre-publication history Background Blastomyces dermatitidis that may cause a flu-like illness to severe pneumonia that often remains a diagnostic challenge and results in delay in diagnosis and appropriate treatment thereby increasing associated morbidity and mortality.

65. BioMed Central | Full Text | Blastomycosis The treatment of choice for mild to moderate blastomycosis, both pulmonary and blastomycosis is caused by the dimorphic fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis, http://www.biomedcentral.com/1523-3820/2/481

home journals A-Z subject areas advanced search ... Issue 6 Viewing options Abstract Full text PDF Related literature: Other articles by authors Kauffman CA Tools: E-mail to a friend Download references Opinion Blastomycosis Carol A Kauffman MD Division of Infectious Diseases, 2215 Fuller Road, University of Michigan Medical School Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, USA Current Treatment Options in Infectious Diseases Opinion statement The treatment of choice for mild to moderate blastomycosis, both pulmonary and extrapulmonary forms, is itraconazole. Severe life-threatening pulmonary or dis-seminated infection should be treated with amphotericin B for a total of 1 to 2 grams or until the patient's condition has stabilized, at which point therapy can be changed to itraconazole. Outline Introduction Opinion statement Introduction Treatment References Blastomycosis is caused by the dimorphic fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis , which exists as a mold in the environment and as a yeast at body temperature. Although present in diverse geographic areas around the world, most cases occur in North America, primarily in the south-central and north-central areas of the United States. The habitat of the organism has not been completely defined, but several outbreaks have been related to exposure to soil, beaver dams, or rotted wood ]. Most patients with blastomycosis have no underlying illnesses. Patients who are immunosuppressed do not have an increased risk of infection, but they do have more severe disease when infection does occur

66. Blastomycosis - Washington DC blastomycosis Washington Hospital Center is located in Washington DC. http://www.whcenter.org/13051.cfm

cddcodebase = "navtools/topmenu/";cddcodebase367050 = "navtools/topmenu/"; Article Manager Home Back to Health Library Print This Page ... 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, 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. Symptoms: Cough (the sputum may be brown or bloody) Shortness of breath Sweating Fever Fatigue General discomfort, uneasiness, or ill-feeling (

67. Log In Problems blastomycosis is an endemic fungal infection of North America that is caused by the thermally dimorphic fungus, Blastomyces dermatitidis. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/477697

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69. Blastomycosis - St. Joseph Mercy, Ann Arbor Michigan blastomycosis St. Joseph Mercy Health System Hospitals serving Ann Arbor, SE Michigan, Washtenaw County, Livingston County, Wayne County, Oakland County, http://www.sjmercyhealth.org/12728.cfm

@import url(default.css); Online Health Information Health Information - Rare Diseases and Disorders Back to Health Library Print This Page Email to a Friend National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. Blastomycosis Synonyms Disorder Subdivisions General Discussion Resources ... For a Complete Report 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

70. Aidsmap | Blastomycosis blastomycosis is a condition caused by the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis, Pappas reviewed reports of blastomycosis in people with HIV in a http://www.aidsmap.com/en/docs/702973FE-9150-471F-A941-2598B9C7A9F7.asp

site map contact advanced search home ... about us Aidsmap Français Português Español YOU ARE HERE: Blastomycosis printer friendly version send to friend glossary comment Last updated: 09.12.04 previous next Research References Blastomycosis is a condition caused by the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis , which most commonly affects the lungs, but can involve other parts of the body. Although it is an important fungal disease in parts of the midwestern and southern central United States, it is very rare in people with HIV and other immunocompromised people. It can be treated effectively with the anti-fungal drugs amphotericin, itraconazole and ketoconazole. Research Pappas reviewed reports of blastomycosis in people with HIV in a retrospective survey, identifying only 15 cases. 12/15 had a previous or concomitant AIDS-defining illness; only one had a CD4 count above 200. Two patterns of disease emerged: localised pulmonary involvement (n=7) and disseminated or extrapulmonary blastomycosis (n=8). CNS involvement was common (40%). Among the 9 patients who survived longer than one month, all received amphotericin B as initial therapy and most received subsequent therapy with ketoconazole. References Pappas et al. Blastomycosis in patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Annals of Internal Medicine 116(10):847-853, 1992.

71. Article : CNS Blastomycosis, Mimic Of Meningioma ; Author : HA Kale ; Co-Author( Keywords Central Nervous System, blastomycosis, and Magnetic Resonance 2 blastomycosis of the central nervous system occurs in approximately 4% of http://www.ijri.org/articles/archives/2002-12-4/neuroradiology_483.htm

Neuroradiology CNS Blastomycosis, Mimic of Meningioma HA Kale, RS Narlawar, S Maheshwari, SB Desai, A Kohli Ind J Radiol Imag 2002 12:4:483-485 Keywords: Central Nervous System, Blastomycosis, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Abstract Blastomycosis is an almost unheard of fungal infection in India. Chronic meningitis is the most common form of Blastomycosis. Presentation of Blastomycosis in the form of extra axial granulomas is very rare. We report the MRI findings in a case of extra axial intra dural blastomycosis involving the central nervous system. T1 and T2 weighted MRI along with contrast enhanced T1 weighted scan was done. Though the diagnosis in the Indian context is difficult, the characteristic appearance though not exclusive to the condition may provide a clue. Introduction Blastomycosis is an exceedingly uncommon infection in India. It has however been sporadically reported from many parts of the world. Central Nervous system (CNS) involvement is a secondary manifestation of the disease process and is one of the rarest complications of the dimorphic fungus Blastomycosis dermatitidis. In CNS Blastomycosis an intracranial dural-based granulomatous lesion is infrequent in comparison to a finding of chronic meningitis. The MRI features of the lesion in this case were highly suggestive of a meningioma. Such a presentation is rare and to the best of our knowledge there is only a single case of a blastomycotic lesion mimicking a meningioma in literature.[1]

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73. Blastomycosis News - Healthcare Industry Today blastomycosis. Service for healthcare industry professionals and analysts. Constantly updated news and information about blastomycosis. http://www.healthcareindustrytoday.com/news/Blastomycosis

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74. VHJOE - Blastomycosis Diagnosed By EUS With Fine Needle Aspiration blastomycosis Diagnosed by EUS with Fine Needle Aspiration John J. Bosco, MD Geoffrey Witrak, MD. Keywords. blastomycosis, EUS, mediastinal mass http://www.vhjoe.com/Volume2Issue1/2-1-2.htm

Author Information Return to Main Page Blastomycosis Diagnosed by EUS with Fine Needle Aspiration John J. Bosco, M.D. Geoffrey Witrak, M.D. Keywords Blastomycosis, EUS, mediastinal mass Introduction Endosonographic evaluation of the mediastinum has developed rapidly. EUS is particularly well suited to determine the etiology of masses identified in the posterior mediastinum. The following case report is an unusual presentation of pulmonary Blastomycosis diagnosed by EUS-FNA. Methods for EUS Capture EUS was performed with the linear array Pentax FG36UX. Case/Body Figure 1A Figure 1B Figure 2 Figure 3 A 46-year-old woman from northern Wisconsin presented with a non-productive cough and right posterior chest pain. She was initially seen by her primary care provider and was treated for bronchitis with antibiotics. Her symptoms did not improve. She denied weight loss. She denied hemoptysis. She had no upper gastrointestinal symptoms. Her past medical history was notable for diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism. Her past surgical history included a cholecystectomy and an appendectomy.

75. Blastomycosis Articles, Support Groups, And Resources blastomycosis articles, support groups, and resources for patients from Med Help International (www.medhelp.org) http://www.medhelp.org/HealthTopics/Blastomycosis.html

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76. Blastomycosis Patient medical question and answer from The Respiratory Disorders Forum. Health topic area and articles about respiratory other Topics ,fungus, http://www.medhelp.org/forums/RespiratoryDisorders/messages/1392.html

Questions in The Respiratory Disorders Forum are being answered by doctors and health care professionals from National Jewish Medical and Research Center in Denver, Colorado, which is consistently ranked the #1 hospital in America. Blastomycosis Forum: The Respiratory Disorders Forum Topic: Respiratory - Other Subject: Blastomycosis From To Post I had blasto 2 years ago and was told at that time that i could not get it again. However i have just been diagnosed again. I was wondering if anyone knew what the chances of a relapse are and why some of the symptoms i have now are different then last time. For example, I cough all the time now and i never did before. The body aches are not as bad and i'm not as fatigued yet. And on both occassions i have gotten them in my lungs. NJC-R.N.-DC Blastomycosis is an infection caused by a fungus that is found in moist soil, which has been contaminated with animal waste. It is most common in the southeastern and south central United States, extending s up the Mississippi and Ohio River valleys into the north central United States and Canada. The spores of this fungus are light so they easily become airborne. Then they are inhaled into the airsacs of the lungs, causing breathing problems like the cough that you have. Other symptoms may include coughing up blood because of the irritation caused by the infection, fever, night sweats, shortness of breath, soreness of the chest, and fatigue. This fungus can also effect the skin. The fungus is found by looking at some of the sputum or a scraping of effected skin under a microscope. Some people recover without treatment. However relapse is common. Relapse is most likely to happen when there is a deficiency in the immune system. The symptoms may vary with each relapse.

77. Blastomycosis - Definition Of Blastomycosis By The Free Online Dictionary, Thesa Definition of blastomycosis in the Online Dictionary. Meaning of blastomycosis. What does blastomycosis mean? blastomycosis synonyms, blastomycosis antonyms http://www.thefreedictionary.com/blastomycosis

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78. Blastomycosis Journal of Critical Illness Treating fungal infections blastomycosis is endemic to large parts of the United States and other regions of North Treatment of blastomycosis is indicated for all patients who are http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/definition/english/Bl/Blastomycosis.ht

Philip M. Parker, INSEAD. Blastomycosis Definition: Blastomycosis Blastomycosis Noun . Any of several infections of the skin or mucous membrane caused by Blastomyces. Source: WordNet 1.7.1 Specialty Definitions: Blastomycosis Domain Definitions Health A fungal infection that may appear in two forms: 1) a primary lesion characterized by the formation of a small cutaneous nodule and small nodules along the lymphatics that may heal within several months; and 2) chronic granulomatous lesions characterized by thick crusts, warty growths, and unusual vascularity and infection in the middle or upper lobes of the lung. ( references Medicine A fungus disease caused by yeastlike organisms that attack skin, eyelids or lungs. Source: European Union. references Source: compiled by the editor from various references ; see credits. Top Crosswords: Blastomycosis English words defined with "blastomycosis" blastomycotic references Top Commercial Usage: Blastomycosis Domain Title References The Official Patient's Sourcebook on Blastomycosis reference (more reference examples) Books Blastomycosis (Current Topics in Infectious Disease) ( reference (more book examples) Source: compiled by the editor from various references ; see credits.

79. Ear, Nose & Throat Journal: Blastomycosis Of The Vocal Folds With Life-threateni Full text of the article, blastomycosis of the vocal folds with lifethreatening upper airway obstruction a case report - Original Article from Ear, http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BUM/is_12_81/ai_95954207

@import url(/css/us/style1.css); @import url(/css/us/searchResult1.css); @import url(/css/us/articles.css); @import url(/css/us/artHome1.css); Advanced Search Home Help IN free articles only all articles this publication Automotive Sports 10,000,000 articles - not found on any other search engine. FindArticles Dec 2002 Content provided in partnership with 10,000,000 articles Not found on any other search engine. Related Searches Blastomycosis / Case studies Throat diseases / Case studies Throat diseases / Care and treatment Featured Titles for AAACN Viewpoint ABNF Journal, The AIDS Treatment News AMAA Journal ... View all titles in this topic Hot New Articles by Topic Automotive Sports Top Articles Ever by Topic Automotive Sports Blastomycosis of the vocal folds with life-threatening upper airway obstruction: a case report - Original Article Dec, 2002 by Celso T. Ebeo Kenneth Olive Ryland P. Byrd Girish Mirle ... Jay B. Mehta Save a personal copy of this article and quickly find it again with Furl.net. It's free! Save it. Abstract Blastomycosis is a chronic fun gal disease that primarily affects the lower respiratory tract. The acute inflammatory phase of the primary pulmonary infection is characterized by a lymphohematogenous spread to extrapulmonary sites, especially the skin. The presence of disseminated infection with Blastomyces dermatitidis in the larynx is unusual. In areas of the United States where this fungus is endemic, failure to consider laryngeal involvement might lead to inappropriate therapy and thus worsening inflammation and airway compromise.

80. Blastomycosis blastomycosis. Chronic lung infection which has associated skin lesions and occasional chronic mouth ulcers. Etiology caused by inhalation of spores of http://www.dental.mu.edu/oralpath/lesions/Blastomycosis/blastomycosis.htm

Blastomycosis Chronic lung infection which has associated skin lesions and occasional chronic mouth ulcers Etiology: caused by inhalation of spores of Blastomyces dermatitidis Clinical Features: most infections are asymptomatic, but when occur they are similar to flu symptoms skin involvement begins as a rash and progresses to ulcerative state intraoral lesions are crateriform and indurated, similar to squamous cell carcinoma Histological Features: cetuaneous or mucosal lesions have a central ulcer epithlelium shows a pseduoepithleiomatous hyperplasia connective tissue is granulomatous consisting of histiocytes, lymphocytes, plasma cells and multinucleated giant cells budding spores are found in areas of inflammation Diagnosis: microscopic and culture appearances of the organism are important Treatment: oral itraconazole if uncomplicated lung infections and without meningeal lesion IV administered amphotericin B Webmaster © 2001 - Marquette University School of Dentistry - P.O. Box 1881 - Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881

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