Blastomycosis risk factors
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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]
Overview
The risk factors are not well established for the acquisition of blastomycosis in endemic areas. However, studies conducted over a period of several years, point out the role of moist soil rich in organic debris as a source of transmission.
Risk Factors
- Woody areas especially in endemic areas
- People working outdoors in endemic areas including farmers, forest workers, hunters, campers are slightly more predisposed.[1]
- Immunosuppression
- Collagen vascular disease
- Contact with a person having blastomycosis