Situation and vulnerability
Infection can be silent or cause pneumonia. Immunocompromised persons may have prolonged forms or spread to other organs.
Signs and limits of their interpretation
Fever, cough, fatigue, chills and chest pain may occur. These signs resemble those of bacterial or viral pneumonia and may delay diagnosis.
Diagnosis and monitoring
Blood or urine tests, pulmonary imaging and sometimes respiratory or tissue samples are used. No isolated symptoms confirm infection.
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Prevention and care
Report ground and garbage exposures as well as travel. The need for antifungal drugs is assessed medically; persistent symptoms must be reassessed.
Practical issues
Can we pass it on to his loved ones or his animal?
The CDC does not consider that histoplasmosis is transmitted between persons or between persons and domestic animals. Environmental exposure is the main context to be identified.
Preparing for an exchange with a professional
- Work, caves and contact with the excreta
- Country and dates of stay
- Immunodepression and antibiotics already received
Bring the full minutes and dates. This information facilitates evaluation; its collection must not delay an urgent appeal.
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