Blastomycosis
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Blastomycosis Outlook
What to expect with blastomycosis:
Over 90% are cured with antibiotic therapy.
The relapse rate is less than 10%.
Pneumonia
is more common in those with
weak immune systems
, such as
AIDS
.
Severe
skin infection
is more common in those with
weak immune systems
, such as
AIDS
.
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Blastomycosis Complications
Related Topics:
AIDS
Aspergillosis
Breathing difficulty
Chest pain
Coccidioidomycosis
Cough
Cryptococcal pneumonia
Fungal lung infection
Hemoptysis
Histoplasmosis
Immune system deficiency
Lung abscess
Pneumonia
Wheezing
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Cough
Fatigue
Skin lesion
Wheezing
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Last Updated: Feb 28, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Blastomycosis References:
Baumgardner DJ, Brockman K: Epidemiology of human blastomycosis in Vilas County, Wisconsin. II: 1991-1996. WMJ 1998 May; 97(5): 44-7.
Pappas PG. Blastomycosis. Semin Respir Crit Care Med. 2004 Apr;25(2):113-21.
