Blastomycosis (patient information)
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Blastomycosis is a rare infection that may develop when people breathe in (inhale) a fungus called Blastomyces dermatitidis, which is found in wood and soil.
What are the symptoms of Blastomycosis?
Lung infection may not cause any symptoms. Symptoms may be seen if the infection spreads. Symptoms may include:
- Bone pain
- Chest pain
- Cough (may produce brown or bloody mucus)
- Fatigue
- Fever
- General discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feeling (malaise)
- Joint pain
- Muscle pain
- Night sweats
- Shortness of breath
- Sweating
- Unintentional weight loss
Skin symptoms are most often seen when the infection spreads beyond the lungs. You may have painless sores that look like warts or ulcers. They may:
- Be grey to violet colored
- Bleed easily
- Occur in the nose or mouth