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Symptoms of chronic histoplasmosis resemble those of tuberculosis. Cavities form in the lung tissue, parts of the lung may collapse, and the lungs fill with fluid
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What are the symptoms of disseminated histoplasmosis?
a worsening of those found in chronic histoplasmosis, as well as weight loss, diarrhea, the development of open sores in the mouth and nose, and enlargement of the spleen, liver, and adrenal gland
What is the treatment for chronic histoplasmosis?
Patients with an intact immune system who develop chronic histoplasmosis are treated with the drug ketoconazole (Nizoral) or amphotericin B (Fungizone).
What forms of histoplasmosis are potentially fatal?
Chronic histoplasmosis affects the lungs and can be fatal. Disseminated histoplasmosis affects many organ systems in the body and is often fatal
What is hystoplasmosis?
Histoplasmosis is a disease caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. Its symptoms vary greatly, but the disease primarily affect the lungs.Histoplasmosis is an infectious disease caused by inhaling the microscopic spores of the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. The disease exists in three forms. Acute or primary histoplasmosis causes flu-like symptoms. Most people who are infected recover without medical intervention. Chronic histoplasmosis affects the lungs and can be fatal. Disseminated histoplasmosis affects many organ systems in the body and is often fatal, especially to people with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below.
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What is a disseminated form of Histoplamosis?
One of three clinical forms of histoplasmosis. " (Severe) cases of histoplasmosis that fail to resolve and become chronic exhibiting pulmonary infiltration, cavitation, and fibrosis...particularly common in elderly patients and those exhibiting some form of immunosuppression." Cobb 1989
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Is histoplasmosis a fungal disease?
Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection caused by inhaling spores of Histoplasma Capsulatum.
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