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If symptoms of histoplasmosis infection occur, they will start within 3 to 17 days after exposure; the average is 12-14 days. Most affected individuals have clinically-silent manifestations and show no apparent ill effects.<ref name=Silberberg_2007>{{cite web | title = Radiology Teaching Files: Case 224856 (Histoplasmosis) | author = Silberberg P | url = http://www.mypacs.net/cases/HISTOPLASMOSIS-224856.html}}</ref>The [[Acute (medical)|acute]] phase of histoplasmosis is characterized by non-specific respiratory symptoms, often cough or flu-like. | If symptoms of histoplasmosis infection occur, they will start within 3 to 17 days after exposure; the average is 12-14 days. Most affected individuals have clinically-silent manifestations and show no apparent ill effects.<ref name=Silberberg_2007>{{cite web | title = Radiology Teaching Files: Case 224856 (Histoplasmosis) | author = Silberberg P | url = http://www.mypacs.net/cases/HISTOPLASMOSIS-224856.html}}</ref> The [[Acute (medical)|acute]] phase of histoplasmosis is characterized by non-specific respiratory symptoms, often cough or flu-like. | ||
A list of the most common symptoms is as follows: | A list of the most common symptoms is as follows: | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Symptoms
If symptoms of histoplasmosis infection occur, they will start within 3 to 17 days after exposure; the average is 12-14 days. Most affected individuals have clinically-silent manifestations and show no apparent ill effects.[1] The acute phase of histoplasmosis is characterized by non-specific respiratory symptoms, often cough or flu-like.
A list of the most common symptoms is as follows:
- Chills
- Cough that brings up blood, mucus, or pus
- Fever
- Shortness of breath
- Unintentional weight loss
References
- ↑ Silberberg P. "Radiology Teaching Files: Case 224856 (Histoplasmosis)".