1. DBMD - Histoplasmosis - General Information Factsheet with cause, symptoms, diagnosis, and prevention. 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. Histoplasmosis Facts Includes cause, signs and symptoms, complications, diagnosis, and prevention. 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.

3. 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

4. OI: Histoplasmosis -- ÆGIS Comprehensive information on the opportunistic infection called 'histo', from AEGIS. 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

5. 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 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 8, 2005 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 , Consulting Staff, Department of Internal Medicine, Divisions of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Kaiser Permanente 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

6. EMedicine - Histoplasmosis : Article By James S Hagood, MD histoplasmosis histoplasmosis is caused by infection with the dimorphic soil fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. histoplasmosis is endemic in the central http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic1017.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Pediatrics Pulmonology Histoplasmosis Last Updated: August 18, 2004 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

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

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8. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Histoplasmosis Features cause, symptoms, tests, prognosis, treatment, and prevention. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001082.htm

@import url(/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.

9. Overview Of Histoplasmosis - December 15, 2002 - American Family Physician Extensive medical article on the disease. http://www.aafp.org/afp/20021215/2247.html

Advanced Search AAFP Home Page Journals Vol. 66/No. 12 (December 15, 2002) 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.

10. 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 Note: This document is superceded by NIOSH Publication 2005-109: 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

11. DBMD - Histoplasmosis - General Information histoplasmosis Frequently Asked Questions. What is histoplasmosis? What is histoplasmosis? Can anyone get histoplasmosis? http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

12. Histoplasmosis, 97-146 histoplasmosis is not contagious; it cannot be transmitted from an infected histoplasmosis can be diagnosed by identifying H. capsulatum in clinical 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.

13. 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.

14. Histoplasmosis, 97-146 histoplasmosis Protecting Workers at Risk histoplasmosis is an infectious disease caused by inhaling the spores of a fungus called Histoplasma http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

15. 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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16. OSH Answers Histoplasmosis What is histoplasmosis and what causes it? How does the infection develop? How can we prevent histoplasmosis? http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

17. Histoplasmosis Resource Guide [NEI Health Information] Publication about the systemic disease histoplasmosis and how it affects the eye. Offers details on symptoms and treatment. http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/histoplasmosis/index.asp

Text size: S M L Health Funding News Laboratories ... Health Information Histoplasmosis Related Topics: To order Histoplasmosis publication visit our online catalog New! Diagram of the Eye Vision-Related TermsSelected Online Sources Finding an Eye Care Professional Talking to Your Doctor ... Eye Health Organizations Database New! 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? 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.

18. Histoplasmosis Facts histoplasmosis histoh-plaz-MOH-sis is a fungal infection that varies histoplasmosis is treatable with fungus-killing medicines. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

19. Statement On Eye Surgery On Histoplasmosis Lesions Provides Limited Benefits [NE National Eye Institute s NEI News and Events Web site covers all the news NEI press releases, upcoming events, conferences and meetings, http://www.nei.nih.gov/news/statements/surgery_histo.asp

Text size: S M L Health Funding News Laboratories ... Statements and Reports on Vision News and Events NEI Statement Contact: National Eye Institute berberichs@nei.nih.gov November 2004 Eye Surgery on Histoplasmosis Lesions Provides Limited Benefits For most patients with abnormal blood vessels in the eye, either as a delayed complication from a fungus infection called histoplasmosis or from unknown causes, surgery will not likely improve vision. However, for those patients whose vision had been poor just prior to operating, surgery may increase the chances of improving or stabilizing it. These conclusions are part of the results of the Submacular Surgery Trials (SST), funded by the National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the National Institutes of Health. Eye researchers taking part in the SST investigated the benefits and risks of retinal surgery to remove lesions consisting of new blood vessels, scar tissue, and associated bleeding in different groups of patients. This condition, known as choroidal neovascularization, or CNV, occurs mostly in people older than 50 as a complication of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A smaller number of people, including many in their primary working ages of 30 to 50, have CNV that is not caused by AMD. These patients have centrally located CNV in one eye, from either unknown causes or from the ocular histoplasmosis syndrome. Exposure to spores of Histoplasma capsulatum is rather common for people living in or near the Mississippi and Ohio River valleys. Most of those who become exposed experience mild flu-like infections with no lingering, noticeable effects. If the eyes are affected, small lesions called 'histo' spots can occur that might lead to growth of new blood vessels and scar tissue in the retina.

20. Login Extensive medical article for health practitioners. http://www.journals.uchicago.edu/CID/journal/issues/v30n4/990670/990670.html

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