Prevention of Histoplasmosis

Histoplasmosis Prevention: Book Excerpts

• Histoplasmosis - general prevention - Histoplasmosis

Clinical Trials for Histoplasmosis

Some of the clinical trials 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
• more clinical trials...»

Prevention of Histoplasmosis:

It is not practical to test or decontaminate most sites that may be contaminated with H. capsulatum, but the following precautions can be taken to reduce a person's risk of exposure:

• Avoid areas that may harbor the fungus, e.g., accumulations of bird or bat droppings.
• Before starting a job or activity having a risk for exposure to H. capsulatum, consult the NIOSH/NCID Document Histoplasmosis: Protecting Workers at Risk. This document contains information on work practices and personal protective equipment that will reduce the risk of infection. A copy can also be obtained by requesting publication no. 97-146 from

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Publications Dissemination
4676 Columbia Parkway
Mail Stop C-13
Cincinnati, OH 45226-1998
1-800-356-4674 (Source: excerpt from Histoplasmosis General: DBMD)

Histoplasmosis Treatment: Book Excerpts

• Treatment - Histoplasmosis

Prevention Claims: Histoplasmosis

Information on prevention of Histoplasmosis comes from many sources. There are some sources that claim preventive benefits for many different diseases for various products. We may present such information in the hope that it may be useful, however, in some cases claims of Histoplasmosis prevention may be dubious, invalid, or not recognized in mainstream medicine. Please discuss any treatment, discontinuation of treatment, or change of treatment plans with your doctor or professional medical specialist.

Rate This Website

What do you think about the features of this website? Take our user survey and have your say:

Website User Survey

Medical Tools & Articles:

Next articles:

• Cure Research for Histoplasmosis
• Statistics about Histoplasmosis
• Medical News Summaries About Histoplasmosis
• Hospital Statistics for Histoplasmosis
• Articles about Histoplasmosis

Tools & Services:

• Bookmark this page
• Take a survey relating to Histoplasmosis
• Symptom Search
• Symptom Checker
• Medical Dictionary
• Give your feedback

Medical Articles:

• Disease & Treatments Search
• Misdiagnosis Center
• Full list of interesting articles

Forums & Message Boards

• Ask or answer a question at the Boards:
• I cannot get a diagnosis. Please help.
• Tell us your medical story.
• Share your misdiagnosis story.
• What is the best treatment for my condition?
• See all the Boards.

Enter your search terms Submit search form
Search The Web Search wrongdiagnosis.com

Common Health Mistakes

Symptom
Checker

Search Specialists by State and City