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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Serge Korjian M.D.

Overview

Histoplasma capsulatum is distributed worldwide, except in Antarctica, but most often associated with river valleys.
It is most commonly reported in the Ohio and Mississippi river valleys in the United States, but is observed throughout the Midwestern and Southern US.
Histoplasmosis is reportable in the following states and U.S. territories:

Outbreaks have been reported associated with travel to many countries in Central and South America, most often associated with visiting caves.^[1]

↑ Chiller, TM. Chapter 3 Infectious Diseases Related to Travel. Histoplasmosis. Available at: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2016/infectious-diseases-related-to-travel/histoplasmosis. Accessed February 2, 2016.