Histoplasmosis

Histoplasmosis
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.

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

Treatment

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