41. Communicable Disease Fact Sheet Communicable Disease Fact Sheet, histoplasmosis. histoplasmosis is a fungus infection that affects the lungs and may occasionally invade other parts of http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/communicable_diseases/en/histo.htm

skip to main content New York State Governor Pataki map-NY ... Department of Health Information for a Healthy New York Home Contact Help A-Z Index Search Search this site: Site Contents Health Insurance Programs Employment Opportunities Forms Grants/Funding Opportunities ... Related Sites You are Here: Home Page Communicable Disease Histoplasmosis Histoplasmosis What is histoplasmosis? Histoplasmosis is a fungus infection that affects the lungs and may occasionally invade other parts of the body. It is an uncommon disease with fewer than 12 cases reported in upstate New York each year. Who gets histoplasmosis? Anyone can get histoplasmosis. It is recognized more often in immunocompromised individuals, such as AIDS patients. Birds (especially chickens), bats, dogs, cats, rats, skunks, opossum, foxes and other animals can get histoplasmosis and may play a role in spreading the disease. How is histoplasmosis spread? The disease is acquired by inhaling the spore stage of the fungus. Outbreaks may occur in groups with common exposures to bird or bat droppings or recently disturbed, contaminated soil found in chicken coops, caves, etc. person to person spread of histoplasmosis does not occur. What are the symptoms of histoplasmosis?

42. Histoplasmosis - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia NIOSH histoplasmosis - Protecting Workers at Risk. Retrieved from http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/histoplasmosis . Categories Infectious diseases http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histoplasmosis

You did it! Over US$240,000 was donated in the 21 day fund drive. Thank you for your generosity! You are still welcome to make a donation or purchase Wikimedia merchandise Histoplasmosis From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Histoplasmosis Histoplasmosis is a disease caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum . Its symptoms vary greatly, but the disease primarily affects the lungs . Occasionally, other organs are affected—this form of the disease is called disseminated histoplasmosis, and it can be fatal if untreated. Histoplasma capsulatum . Methenamine silver stain showing histopathologic changes in histoplasmosis. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Public Health Image Library H. capsulatum is found throughout the world and is endemic in certain areas of the United States . The fungus has been found in poultry house litter, caves, areas harboring bats, and in bird roosts. Contents Incidence Transmission Symptoms Treatment ... Incidence 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

43. Histoplasmosis Fact Sheet histoplasmosis is an infection caused by a fungus called Histoplasma capsulatum. Many people infected with histoplasmosis do not become ill. http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/dph_bcd/communicable/factsheets/Histoplasmosis.htm

Topics A-Z Reference Center Search AIDS-HIV ... Tuberculosis Disease Fact Sheet Series: Histoplasmosis Printable Version 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.

44. Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome histoplasmosis Ocular. A graphic description of the condition, its causes and treatments. 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.

45. Ocular Histoplasmosis Ocular histoplasmosis is a fungal disease of the retina. 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.

46. Histoplasmosis Fact Sheet The major responsibilities of the Communicable Disease Control Program are to identify disease outbreaks, respond rapidly to suspect and confirmed diseases http://hlunix.ex.state.ut.us/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

47. Handbook Of Ocular Disease Management - Presumed Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome Peripheral histoplasmosis spots histoplasmosis maculopathy histoplasmosis maculopathy and peripapillary scarring. Eyelids Eyelashes Conjunctiva Sclera 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.

48. Histoplasmosis histoplasmosis. Slide 22 of 45. http://www.som.tulane.edu/classware/pathology/medical_pathology/New_for_98/Pulmo

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50. Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome Ocular histoplasmosis is detected with a dilated examination of the Ocular histoplasmosis usually requires no treatment except when abnormal blood 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

51. Histoplasmosis histoplasmosis is a fungal infection caused by the organism Histoplasma capsulatum Because of the similarity in symptoms, histoplasmosis is sometimes http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsConditions/Histoplasmosiscc.html

var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='530'; awmAltUrl=''; Maryland Medical Center Programs Complementary Medicine Program Home Medical Reference Alternative / Complementary Medicine ... Conditions Histoplasmosis Also Listed As: Signs and Symptoms Causes Risk Factors Diagnosis ... Supporting Research Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection caused by the organism Histoplasma capsulatum H. capsulatum ). The infection is usually mild and asymptomatic, but in approximately 5% of cases it causes a sudden, short-term (up to 10 days), flu-like respiratory illness. In very rare cases (1% to 5%) it can produce serious syndromes that progress rapidly and may result in death. Because of the similarity in symptoms, histoplasmosis is sometimes mistaken for tuberculosis. Approximately 500,000 people are exposed to H. capsulatum annually in the United States. Signs and Symptoms Most cases of histoplasmosis produce no symptoms or symptoms that are extremely mild. Signs and symptoms that occur in rare cases include the following: When the disease spreads throughout the body and affects many organ systems, a person may experience fever, chills, weight loss, enlarged liver and spleen, swollen lymph nodes, ulcers in the mouth, stomach ulcers that may bleed, infection of heart valves, meningitis (inflammation of the membranes of the brain and spinal cord), anemia, and elevated calcium levels.

52. ► Histoplasmosis A medical encycopedia article on the topic histoplasmosis. http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/001082.htm

var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='530'; awmAltUrl=''; Disease Nutrition Surgery Symptoms Injury ... Z Maryland Medical Center Programs Maryland Heart Center Home Medical Reference Encyclopedia (English) Toggle English Spanish Histoplasmosis Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention Definition: Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection caused by Histoplasma capsulatum which primarily affects the lungs but may spread to other organs. Alternative Names: Ohio River Valley fever Causes, incidence, and risk factors: 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., emphysema bronchiectasis ) may be at higher risk of a more severe infection.

53. Histoplasmosis Most people with histoplasmosis never develop signs and symptoms and aren t aware Asymptomatic primary histoplasmosis. This is the most common form of http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00517.html

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54. Histoplasmosis Pulmonology Fungus ID Pneumonia histoplasmosis. Symptoms and Signs Chronic Pulmonary histoplasmosis. Exaggerated immune response to fungal antigens http://www.fpnotebook.com/LUN71.htm

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55. Introduction: Histoplasmosis - WrongDiagnosis.com Introduction to histoplasmosis as a medical condition including symptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, prevention, and prognosis. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/h/histoplasmosis/intro.htm

Home Symptoms Diseases Risks ... Diseases Search our medical database Subscribe to our free Newsletter sample Send this page to a friend Condition Lists By Organ By Symptom By Class By Prevalence ... List A-Z Current chapter: Histoplasmosis Next sections Basic Summary for Histoplasmosis Prevalence and Incidence of Histoplasmosis Prognosis of Histoplasmosis Causes of Histoplasmosis ... Risk Factors for Histoplasmosis Next chapters: Invasive candidiasis Mycetoma Candidiasis Paronychia ... Feedback Introduction: Histoplasmosis Histoplasmosis: Lung infection from fungus Histoplasma capsulatum 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. Researching symptoms of Histoplasmosis: Further information about the symptoms of Histoplasmosis is available including a list of symptoms of Histoplasmosis , other diseases that might have similar symptoms in differential diagnosis of Histoplasmosis , or alternatively return to research other symptoms in the symptom center Misdiagnosis and Histoplasmosis: Research more detailed information about misdiagnosis of Histoplasmosis underlying causes of Histoplasmosis (possibly misdiagnosed), or research

56. Introduction: Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome - WrongDiagnosis.com Introduction to Ocular histoplasmosis syndrome as a medical condition including symptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, prevention, and prognosis. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/o/ocular_histoplasmosis_syndrome/intro.htm

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57. AllRefer Health - Chronic Pulmonary Histoplasmosis (Chronic Cavitary Histoplasmo histoplasmosis Chronic Pulmonary (Chronic Cavitary histoplasmosis) information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, http://health.allrefer.com/health/histoplasmosis-chronic-pulmonary-info.html

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58. AllRefer Health - Histoplasmosis (Ohio River Valley Fever) histoplasmosis (Ohio River Valley Fever) information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, risk factors, signs, http://health.allrefer.com/health/histoplasmosis-info.html

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia Web health.allrefer.com You are here : AllRefer.com Health Histoplasmosis Histoplasmosis Definition Prevention Treatment Expectations or Prognosis ... Go To Main Page Alternate Names : Ohio River Valley Fever Definition Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection caused by Histoplasma capsulatum which primarily affects the lungs but may spread to other organs. Lungs Acute Histoplasmosis Disseminated Histoplasmosis Histoplasmosis, Disseminated in HIV Patient 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.

59. MDTravel Health - Histoplasmosis MDTravel Health complete travel health information, updated daily, for physicians and travelers. http://www.mdtravelhealth.com/infectious/histoplasmosis.html

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60. Histoplasmosis histoplasmosis. DESCRIPTION Disease of the choroid; caused by an invasion of a fungal organism; transmitted by airborne spores found in dried animal http://www.spedex.com/resource/documents/veb/histoplasmosis.htm

HISTOPLASMOSIS DESCRIPTION: Disease of the choroid; caused by an invasion of a fungal organism; transmitted by airborne spores found in dried animal excrement; the peripheral fundus has "punched-out" spots similar to healed chorioretinal lesions, but smaller and less pigmented. Macular involvement may occur later (believed to be a result of earlier choroidal sensitization and subsequent reinfection); these macular lesions may progress to hemorrhagic detachments. There is no vitreous haze. There is a positive reaction to a skin test for the disease. It seems to occur more often in the eastern half of the United States. TREATMENT: Many treatments have been advocated, including systemic corticosteroids, antihistamines, and photocoagulation of perimacular leakage, but results have been questionable in all cases. Once disciform changes begin, prognosis is very poor. IMPLICATIONS: In the initial stages, when only the peripheral fundus is affected, the vision is not affected (except for peripheral scotomas, which do not usually interfere with visual functioning). If the macula becomes involved, decreased central acuity, deficient color vision, and central scotoma can cause considerable loss of visual function. Optical aids may be helpful in these cases. Back to Contents or Back to SpEdEx Home

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