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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
Epidemiology & Demographics
Incidence
Prevalence
Endemic Regions
- 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:[1]
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Delaware
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Nebraska
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- Wisconsin
- Outbreaks have been reported associated with travel to many countries in Central and South America, most often associated with visiting caves.[2]
Age
- Infants and adults aged 55 years and older are at higher risk of developing the disease.[1]
Gender and Race
- Histoplasmosis does not have any gender or race predilection.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information for Healthcare Professionals about Histoplasmosis. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2015. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/histoplasmosis/health-professionals.html. Accessed February 2, 2016.
- ↑ 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.