Blastomycosis

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This page is about clinical aspects of the disease.  For microbiologic aspects of the causative organism(s), see Blastomyces Dermatitidis.

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: ; Vidit Bhargava, M.B.B.S [2]Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [3]

Synonyms and keywords: North American blastomycosis; Gilchrist's disease; Blastomyces dermatidis; Blastomycotic infection; Infection by Blastomyces

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

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