Histoplasmosis
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Histoplasma capsulatum. Methenamine silver stain showing histopathologic changes in histoplasmosis. |
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This page is about clinical aspects of the disease. For microbiologic aspects of the causative organism(s), see Histoplasma capsulatum.
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Serge Korjian M.D., Vidit Bhargava, M.B.B.S [2], Prince Tano Djan, BSc, MBChB [3], Aravind Kuchkuntla, M.B.B.S[4]
Synonyms and keywords: Ajellomyces capsulatus; Darling's disease; Cave's disease; Ohio valley disease; Spelunker's lung.
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Histoplasmosis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention