Histoplasmosis
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Histoplasmosis Symptoms
Symptoms of histoplasmosis may include:
Fever
Rash
Cough
Unintentional weight loss
Excessive sweating
:
Night sweats
Headache
Body aches
Symptoms of worsening histoplasmosis include:
Difficulty breathing
Diarrhea
Mouth or tongue lesions
:
Mouth ulcers
Tongue ulcers
Vision change
Leg swelling (bilateral)
Lymph node swelling
:
Swollen glands in the neck
Swollen glands in the groin
Swollen glands under the arm
Enlargement of liver
Jaundice
:
Yellow skin
Yellow eyes
Brown urine
Confusion
Seizures
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Last Updated: Sep 8, 2008
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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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.
