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Histoplasmosis

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Histoplasmosis Definition

A disease caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. It primarily affects the lungs but can also occur as a disseminated disease that affects additional organs. The acute respiratory disease has symptoms similar to those of a cold or flu and it usually resolves without treatment in healthy individuals. The disseminated form is generally fatal if untreated.

Histoplasmosis Synonyms

Histoplasmosis

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