Histoplasmosis - Histoplasma capsulatum 
Found in Spelunkers. Caves. Bat and Bird droppings
Distribution: Mississippi and Ohio River Valleys
Clinical:
 • Most patients remain asymptomatic 
 • Disseminated infection more common in immunocompromised 
 • Primary infection: Flu-like 
 • Chronic infection: TB-like 
Treatment:
 • Antifungal 

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Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 5 years ago
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