Histoplasmosis

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

Infection resulting from inhalation or ingestion of spores of the fungus of the genus histoplasma, species H. capsulatum. It is worldwide in distribution and particularly common in the midwestern United States. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

Synonyms:

Histoplasmoses

Broader Topics:

Mycoses

Narrower Topics:

None

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