81. Histoplasmosis Familydoctor.org Information about histoplasmosis from the American Academy of Family Physicians. http://familydoctor.org/746.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?

82. Skin Lesion Of Histoplasmosis Skin lesion of histoplasmosis is a symptom of histoplasmosis, an infection caused by inhaling the spores of the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. http://skin-care.health-cares.net/skin-lesion-histoplasmosis.php

83. Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome: The Science Versus The Experience Ocular histoplasmosis Syndrome is a growth in abnormal blood cells under the retina Like common cases of ocular histoplasmosis, he did retain peripheral http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/biology/b103/f02/web1/mcurtiss.html

This paper reflects the research and thoughts of a student at the time the paper was written for a course at Bryn Mawr College. Like other materials on Serendip , it is not intended to be "authoritative" but rather to help others further develop their own explorations. Web links were active as of the time the paper was posted but are not updated Contribute Thoughts Search Serendip for Other Papers Serendip Home Page Biology 103 ... 2002 First Paper On Serendip Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome: The Science Versus the Experience MaryBeth Curtiss Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome is a growth in abnormal blood cells under the retina induced by exposure to a particular kind of histo fungus. Though the manifestation of this syndrome in the eyes is rare, a significant portion of the population has been exposed to this fungus. As the syndrome develops, the part of the retina responsible for close, sharp vision deteriorates and eventually, without treatment this can become complete blindness aside from peripheral vision. It is extremely rare that the histo fungus affects the eyes. It is most common that the fungus manifests itself in the lungs, thus creating a lung infection that appears like tuberculosis

84. Histoplasmosis Medical Information histoplasmosis Information from Drugs.com. histoplasmosis is a fungal infection caused by Histoplasma capsulatum, which primarily affects the lungs but http://www.drugs.com/enc/histoplasmosis.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 Histoplasmosis Injury Disease Nutrition Poison ... Histoplasmosis, disseminated in HIV patient Histoplasmosis 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 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.

85. Adult Health Advisor 2004.2: Histoplasmosis histoplasmosis is an infection caused by a fungus that lives in the eastern United You can get histoplasmosis by breathing the fungus into your lungs. http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_histopla_crs.htm

Adult Health Topics All Health Topics Find a UMHS Doctor Search Adult Topics Search All Topics This information is approved and/or reviewed by U-M Health System providers but it is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for medical treatment. You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. Index Histoplasmosis What is histoplasmosis? Histoplasmosis is an infection caused by a fungus that lives in the eastern United States (particularly the Ohio and Mississippi river valleys). It usually affects the lungs, but in more serious cases it can affect other parts of the body as well. How does it occur? You can get histoplasmosis by breathing the fungus into your lungs. The fungus is often spread: from bird or bat droppings when ground is dug up and the fungus gets into the air when an old building where birds or bats have lived is torn down. The fungus is also found under bridges, along streams, and in caves. What are the symptoms?

86. Fingertips: Histoplasmosis The surgery was a result of histoplasmosis. histoplasmosis is a fungus that thrives in bird and bat droppings, especially under trees where flocks of birds http://www.largeheartedboy.com/massage/archive/2005/07/histoplasmosis.html

Main July 15, 2005 Histoplasmosis Scars usually have a story behind them. A new client today had a scar on their back that wrapped from the shoulder blade down along their ribs toward the front of their body. It was the result of a lobectomy of the lung. I love a good story, so I asked if they minded if I inquired about their scar in more detail, and luckily they were happy to talk about their experience. The surgery was a result of histoplasmosis Histoplasmosis is a fungus that thrives in bird and bat droppings, especially under trees where flocks of birds roost. The symptoms are almost non-existant in some and serious, similar to TB, in others. This client and the spouse of another client had the more serious variety, requiring surgery. Here are a few simple rules that might – just might – help to prevent histoplasmosis or cut down its severity: * Keep farm buildings as clean and dry as possible. Before sweeping them out, wet down the floor to prevent dust from rising. * Always wet down chicken droppings before cleaning out chicken houses. * Keep storm cellars clean and dry.

87. Histoplasmosis - Presumed Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome (POHS) The only evidence of histoplasmosis is histo spots, tiny scars on the retina. Ocular histoplasmosis develops when fragile, abnormal blood vessels grow http://www.ballereye.com/research/OcularHistoplasmosisSyndrome.htm

Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome (OHS) OHS is a major cause of visual impairment in the eastern and central United States where 90 percent of adults have been exposed to histoplasma capsulatum. This common fungus is found in molds from soil enriched with bat, chicken or starling droppings and yeasts from animals. Although the fungus is not found directly in the eye, people with OHS usually test positive for previous exposure to histoplasma capsulatum Histoplasmosis is usually mistaken for a cold. The symptoms are very similar. The body’s immune system normally overcomes the infection in a few days. The only evidence of histoplasmosis is histo spots, tiny scars on the retina. Generally histo spots do not affect vision, but for unknown reasons, some people can have ocular complications years or decades later. Doctors believe that the histoplasmosis spores travel from the lungs to the eye where they settle in the choroid, the layer of tiny blood vessels that provides blood and nutrients to the retina, the light-sensing layer of cells lining the back of the eye. Ocular histoplasmosis develops when fragile, abnormal blood vessels grow under the retina. The abnormal blood vessels form a lesion known as choroidal neovascularization (CNV). If left untreated, the CNV lesion can turn into scar tissue and replace the normal retinal tissue in the macula.

88. DermAtlas: Online Dermatology Image Library Dermatology Image,histoplasmosis,fun histoplasmosis definition Medical Dictionary definitions of Online Medical Dictionary and glossary with medical definitions. http://dermatlas.med.jhmi.edu/derm/result.cfm?Diagnosis=-1047265757

89. Mycology Online -- Histoplasmosis histoplasmosis is an intracellular mycotic infection of the reticuloendothelial system caused by histoplasmosis has a world wide distribution, however, http://www.mycology.adelaide.edu.au/Mycoses/Dimorphic_systemic/Histoplasmosis/

The University of Adelaide Home Search Mycology Online ... Laboratory Methods THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE AUSTRALIA 5005 Contact: Dr David Ellis Email Telephone: Facsimile: Histoplasmosis Description: Histoplasmosis is an intracellular mycotic infection of the reticuloendothelial system caused by the inhalation of conidia from the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum . Histoplasmosis has a world wide distribution, however, the Mississippi-Ohio River Valley in the U.S.A. is recognized as a major endemic region. Africa, Australia and parts of East Asia, in particular India and Malaysia are also endemic regions. Environmental isolations of the fungus have been made from soil enriched with excreta from chicken, starlings and bats. Two varieties of H. capsulatum are recognized, depending on the clinical disease: var. capsulatum is the common histoplasmosis, and var. duboisii is the African type. The two varieties are identical in their saprophytic mould form but differ in their parasitic tissue morphology. Clinical manifestations: Approximately 95% of cases of histoplasmosis are inapparent, subclinical or benign. Five percent of the cases have chronic progressive lung disease, chronic cutaneous or systemic disease or an acute fulminating fatal systemic disease. All stages of this disease may mimic tuberculosis.

90. Histoplasmosis Fact Sheet histoplasmosis is an infection caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. Positive histoplasmosis skin tests are seen in as many as 80% of people http://www.vdh.state.va.us/epi/histof.htm

Histoplasmosis What is histoplasmosis? Histoplasmosis is an infection caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum . The ymptoms vary greatly but it primarily affects the lungs. It rarely invades other parts of the body. Who gets histoplasmosis? Anyone can get histoplasmosis. Positive histoplasmosis skin tests are seen in as many as 80% of people living in some areas of the eastern and central United States, although most of these people never show any symptoms. It is often called the "cave sickness" as it is sometimes seen in persons who explore caves for a hobby. The more severe forms of this disease are seen more frequently in persons who have problems with their immune systems, such as persons with AIDS. Bats, dogs, cats, rats, skunks, opossum, foxes and other animals can get histoplasmosis and may play a role in spreading the disease. How is this fungus spread? The fungus grows in soil enriched with bat or bird (especially chicken) droppings that have gathered for three or more years. The fungus produces spores that get into the air if the contaminated soil is disturbed. Breathing in these spores causes infection. You cannot get histoplasmosis from another person. What are the symptoms of histoplasmosis?

91. Canine And Feline Histoplasmosis histoplasmosis is a disease that affects many mammals including dogs, cats, and humans. histoplasmosis is not contagious from animal to animal. http://www.vet.uga.edu/vpp/clerk/Edison/

Canine and Feline Histoplasmosis Laura Edison, DVM; Kenneth S. Latimer, DVM, PhD; Perry J. Bain, DVM, PhD; and Royce E. Roberts, DVM, MS Class of 2003 (Edison), Department of Pathology (Latimer, Bain), and Department of Anatomy and Radiology (Roberts), College of Veterinary Medicine, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-7388 Introduction Histoplasmosis is a disease that affects many mammals including dogs, cats, and humans. It is caused by the dimorphic fungus Histoplasma capsulatum , which is endemic in many temperate and subtropical regions of the world. This organism has been isolated from the soil in 31 of the continental United States; however, most clinical cases of disease occur in the Mississippi, Missouri, and Ohio River areas. H. capsulatum lives in the soil and thrives in moist and humid environments. It is present in particularly high concentrations where birds and bats congregate due to the high nitrogen concentration in their feces. Life Cycle H. capsulatum

92. Histoplasmosis histoplasmosis is a fungus infection that affects the lungs and may occasionally invade Anyone can get histoplasmosis. It is recognized more often in http://www.state.sd.us/doh/Pubs/histo.htm

Office of Disease Prevention HISTOPLASMOSIS (This material is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical care. Direct specific questions to your medical provider.) 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. 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?

93. NEJM -- Histoplasmosis Images in Clinical Medicine from The New England Journal of Medicine histoplasmosis. http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/short/334/11/700

HOME SEARCH CURRENT ISSUE PAST ISSUES ... HELP Please sign in for full text and personal services Previous Volume 334:700 March 14, 1996 Number 11 Next Histoplasmosis Since this article has no abstract, we have provided an extract of the first 100 words of the full text and any section headings. Full Text PDF Letters Add to Personal Archive ... PubMed Citation Figure 1A. View larger version [in this window] [in a new window] Figure 1. A chest x-ray film (Panel A) in a 41-year-old man with human immunodeficiency virus infection who had a four-month history of fever, cough, and worsening dyspnea showed a diffuse, bilateral reticulonodular pattern. A blood smear (Panel B; Wright-Giemsa stain, x 1000) obtained on admission showed intracellular organisms in segmented neutrophils. These yeast-like organisms had a clear halo, suggesting a capsule, and were consistent with histoplasma. The diagnosis was confirmed by bronchoalveolar lavage (Panel C; Grocott's methenamine silver, x Full Text of this Article Related Letters: A Drumstick? Kessler L., Schapiro B., Daoust P. Extract Full Text N Engl J Med 1996; 335:291, Jul 25, 1996.

94. Eye Conditions > Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome -- EyeMDLink.com Ocular histoplasmosis Syndrome. Also referred to as histoplasmosis Ocular histoplasmosis syndrome is an unfortunately common infectious retinal http://www.eyemdlink.com/Condition.asp?ConditionID=309

95. Aidsmap | Histoplasmosis histoplasmosis is disease caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum, Over 90% of people with AIDS diagnosed with histoplasmosis have CD4 cell counts http://www.aidsmap.com/en/docs/CB54A72B-3D9E-4164-B86E-0173617C40D6.asp

site map contact advanced search home ... about us Aidsmap Français Português Español YOU ARE HERE: Histoplasmosis printer friendly version send to friend glossary comment Last updated: 08.06.05 previous next Symptoms and diagnosis Treatment and prophylaxis ... References Histoplasmosis is disease caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum , which is common in the south-central United States, South America, central Africa, southeast Asia and Australia but very rare in the United Kingdom. It is found in soil contaminated by bird droppings or other organic material. It is caught by breathing in the spores which then sprout into a yeast form. It is not transmitted from person to person. In people with damaged immune systems the yeast is able to grow in the bloodstream and spread to the lungs and skin, and occasionally elsewhere in the body. Over 90% of people with AIDS diagnosed with histoplasmosis have CD4 cell counts below 100 cells/mm Symptoms and diagnosis Histoplasmosis can cause fever, weight loss, sores on the skin, breathing problems and swelling of the liver, spleen and lymph nodes. It commonly affects the bone marrow causing shortages of red blood cells (anaemia), some white blood cells (leukopenia) and platelets (thrombocytopenia). It also affects the skin and the central nervous system, and, less frequently, the heart and the eye. It is diagnosed by growing the fungus from bone marrow samples or using the H. capsulatum

96. Histoplasmosis [ HIV / AIDS Treatment Information ] Project Inform is a national organization working to end the AIDS epidemic. We provide information on the diagnosis and treatment of HIV disease, http://www.projinf.org/fs/histoplasmosis.html

Search Contact Us Feedback Calendar ... Site Map Histoplasmosis Reprinted from www.aidsmeds.com, United States January 2003 View PDF (Spanish Translation) Table of Contents What is it? What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed? How is it treated? ... Are there experimental treatments for histoplasmosis? What is it? Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection. It can occur in people with healthy and suppressed immune systems. In people with healthy immune systems, it usually does not cause noticeable symptoms, although some people experience flu-like symptoms and mild respiratory problems. In people with suppressed immune systems, it can cause more serious problems, including respiratory distress, kidney and liver failure, and brain damage. Histoplasmosis is caused by the Histoplasma capsulatum . This fungus is predominantly found in the central United States, especially in the Mississippi River area, the Caribbean, and South America. The infection usually begins in the lungs but can spread to other parts of the body and cause a wide range of symptoms, particular in people with compromised immune systems. People can become infected with H. capsulatum

97. Histoplasmosis Fact Sheet histoplasmosis is seen more in the eastern and central parts of the United Outbreaks of histoplasmosis have occurred in areas where the fungus is known http://edcp.org/factsheets/histopl.html

EDCP Mission/Vision General Information on Bioterrorism Bioterrorism Information for Health Care Providers Fact Sheets ... ImmuNet Histoplasmosis Fact Sheet PDF Version of this Fact Sheet Histoplasmosis is an infection caused by a fungus The fungus grows in soil and material infected with bat or bird droppings. The fungus has been found in poultry houses, caves, bird roosts, attics, basements, and construction sites. The fungus becomes airborne when contaminated soil is disturbed. People get infected by breathing in the fungus. It is not passed from one person to another. Anyone can get histoplasmosis Histoplasmosis is seen more in the eastern and central parts of the United States. Both males and females of any age can be infected, but the chronic (long-lasting) lung form is seen more in older men. Outbreaks of histoplasmosis have occurred in areas where the fungus is known to live, from contact with bird, chicken, or bat droppings, or recently-disturbed contaminated soil (such as a construction site). Histoplasmosis infection is common but histoplasmosis disease is not Many people become infected with this fungus and never know it because they don't have symptoms. Symptoms, when they occur, usually appear from 3 to 17 days after a person has been in contact with the fungus. The disease (infection with symptoms) can range from a mild respiratory or flu-like illness, to a severe illness that spreads throughout the body and can cause death if it is not treated. It may also effect the eyes. Serious disease is more common in infants, and young children or adults with weakened immune systems (such as cancer or AIDS). The chronic form of histoplasmosis can sometimes be confused with tuberculosis.

98. Histoplasmosis histoplasmosis is a fungal infection that often causes a respiratory illness. Causes. histoplasmosis is caused by infection with a fungus. http://healthgate.partners.org/browsing/browseContent.asp?fileName=11782.xml&tit

99. Kentucky: Cabinet For Health And Family Services - Histoplasmosis histoplasmosis is a disease caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. histoplasmosis can be a fatal illness if persons exhibiting disease symptoms http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/Histoplasmosis.htm

@import url(/g2p/styles/ky_ewdt.css); @import url(/NR/rdonlyres/60A44D44-2EF2-4A22-AED9-731A8337558B/0/ky_chfs.css); Jump to Main Content KY Agencies KY Services Search CHFS Kentucky.gov for Search Terms Jump to Main Content About CHFS Contact Us Site Review ... Department for Public Health Histoplasmosis Jump to Main Content DPH Home Department Information "Find It Fast" Index ... Electronic Public Health Record Systems Histoplasmosis Division of Epidemiology 275 East Main Street Frankfort, KY 40621 502-564-3418 or 3261 What is histoplasmosis? Histoplasmosis is a disease caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. This fungus grows in soil, especially soil contaminated with bird or bat droppings. Histoplasma capsulatum is found throughout the world. The Ohio and Mississippi river valleys, as well as areas along the St. Lawrence and Rio Grande rivers are areas in the United States where this organism is more prevalent in the soil. How Histoplasmosis Is Spread Histoplasmosis is not spread from person to person. Infection occurs from breathing in the airborne spores after contaminated soil or material has been disturbed. Approximately 80% of the population living in areas like the Ohio River valley (which includes Kentucky) will skin-test positive for histoplasmosis exposure. The Symptoms Of Histoplasmosis Most infected persons have no apparent illness. If symptoms occur, they will start within 3 to 17 days after exposure. Persons developing disease usually present with an influenza-like illness with fever, cough, headaches, and muscle aches. Acute pneumonia, chronic pneumonia or a disseminated form that affects other organs can occur. Chest x-rays will show distinct patterns and the chronic form can resemble tuberculosis. Histoplasmosis can be a fatal illness if persons exhibiting disease symptoms are not treated.

100. Histoplasmosis The Frequency of Early Death from Severe histoplasmosis Is Lower Among AIDS Patients AIDSRelated histoplasmosis Differs in US and Brazil - 12/11/02 http://www.hivandhepatitis.com/recent/ois/histoplasmosis/1.html

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