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Acute histoplasmosis
Acute histoplasmosis
Disseminated histoplasmosis
Disseminated histoplasmosis
Histoplasmosis, disseminated in HIV patient
Histoplasmosis, disseminated in HIV patient


Histoplasmosis

Alternative Names:
Ohio River Valley fever

Prevention:

Minimize exposure to dust in contaminated environments, such as chicken coops and bat caves. Wear protective equipment such as masks if you work in these environments.




Review Date: 7/16/2004
Reviewed By: Daniel Levy, M.D., Ph.D., Infectious Diseases, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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