Histoplasmosis

Introduction: Histoplasmosis

Histoplasmosis: Histoplasmosis is a disease caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. Its symptoms vary greatly, but the disease primarily affect ... more about Histoplasmosis.

Histoplasmosis: Lung infection from fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Histoplasmosis is available below.

Symptoms of Histoplasmosis

• No symptoms - in many cases
• Symptoms of acute respiratory disease:
  • Respiratory symptoms
  • Malaise
  • Fever

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Medical Textbooks Online about Histoplasmosis

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Diagnostic Tests for Histoplasmosis

• Chest x-ray

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Histoplasmosis?

• Misdiagnosis of Histoplasmosis
• Underlying causes of Histoplasmosis (possibly wrongly diagnosed)

Causes of Histoplasmosis

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More information about causes of Histoplasmosis:

• Histoplasmosis as a complication caused by other conditions
• Histoplasmosis as a symptom

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Prognosis for Histoplasmosis

Prognosis for Histoplasmosis: Normally self-limiting within a few days

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Reseach about Histoplasmosis

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Clinical Trials for Histoplasmosis

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Histoplasmosis include:

• Macugen for Histoplasmosis - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - pegaptanib sodium
• Pilot Study to Determine the Feasibility of Fluconazole for Induction Treatment and Suppression of Relapse of Histoplasmosis in Patients With the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Fluconazole
• A Study of Itraconazole in the Treatment and Prevention of Histoplasmosis, a Fungal Infection, in Patients With AIDS - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Itraconazole
• A Study of Itraconazole in Preventing the Return of Histoplasmosis, a Fungal Infection, in Patients With AIDS - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Itraconazole
• A Randomized, Open, Comparative Multicenter Study of Initial Treatment With Intravenous Itraconazole Versus Amphotericin B Followed by Consolidation Treatment With Itraconazole Capsules in Patients With Blastomycosis or Histoplasmosis - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Itraconazole,Amphotericin B

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Medical Guidebooks and Ebooks for Histoplasmosis

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Article Excerpts about Histoplasmosis

Histoplasmosis General: DBMD (Excerpt)

Histoplasmosis is a disease caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. Its symptoms vary greatly, but the disease primarily affect the lungs. Occasionally, other organs are affected. This form of the disease is called disseminated histoplasmosis, and it can be fatal if untreated. (Source: excerpt from Histoplasmosis General: DBMD)

Facts About Histoplasmosis: NEI (Excerpt)

Histoplasmosis is a disease caused when airborne spores of the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum are inhaled into the lungs, the primary infection site. This microscopic fungus, which is found throughout the world in river valleys and soil where bird or bat droppings accumulate, is released into the air when soil is disturbed by plowing fields, sweeping chicken coops, or digging holes. (Source: excerpt from Facts About Histoplasmosis: NEI)

Definitions of Histoplasmosis:

Infection resulting from inhalation or ingestion of spores of the fungus of the genus Histoplasma; worldwide in distribution and particularly common in the midwestern United States. - (Source - Diseases Database)

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Histoplasmosis as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet