Histoplasmosis
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Histoplasmosis Risk Factors
Risk factors for histoplasmosis include:
Cleaning chicken coops
Demolition and remodeling of old buildings
Conditions that weaken the immune system, such as:
Diabetes
Organ transplant
Chemotherapy
AIDS
Cave exploration
Exposure to bird or bat droppings
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Histoplasmosis Symptoms
Related Topics:
AIDS
Aspergillosis
Blastomycosis
Breathing difficulty
Chest pain
Coccidioidomycosis
Cough
Cryptococcal pneumonia
Hemoptysis
Immune system deficiency
Lung abscess
Pneumonia
Wheezing
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Cough
Difficulty breathing
Wheezing
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Last Updated: Nov 6, 2007
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Histoplasmosis References:
Cano MV, Hajjeh RA. The epidemiology of histoplasmosis: a review. Semin Respir Infect. 2001 Jun;16(2):109-18.
Wheat J. Histoplasmosis. Experience during outbreaks in Indianapolis and review of the literature. Medicine (Baltimore). 1997 Sep;76(5):339-54.
