Histoplasmosis

Histoplasmosis is an infection of the lungs. This infection is caused by a germ called a fungus. The fungus grows as a mold in the dirt. Bird and bat droppings make the dirt a good place for the germs to grow. The infection spreads by breathing the germ spores in the air. The spores come from dirt being moved around. You cannot catch this illness from some other person or animal. Some cases are mild and go away without treatment. Other cases will need treatment.

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About this topic

What drugs may be needed?

Treat the infection,Keep the infection from coming back,Lower fever,Treat cough

Will physical activity be limited?

You may have to limit your activity. Slowly increase your activities. Talk to your doctor about the right amount of activity for you.,A few days after full recovery, you can return to your normal activities.

What problems could happen?

Fluid buildup in the lungs,Heart problems,Long-term lung diseases,Infection and swelling of the brain and spinal cord

When do I need to call the doctor?

Signs of infection. These include a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough that will not go away, more sputum or change in color of sputum.,Blood in sputum,Chest pain that gets worse when you take a deep breath,Tiredness,Health problem is not better or you are feeling worse

Body systems

Respiratory

What are other common names?

H. capsulatum Infections,Histoplasma capsulatum Infections,Histoplasmosis capsulatum Infections,Cave Disease,Cavers Disease,Chronic Pulmonary Histoplasmosis Capsulati,Darlings Disease,Disseminated Histoplasmosis Capsulati,Disseminated Histoplasmosis Infections,Fibrosing Mediastinitis,Histoplasmosis Infections,Ohio River Valley Fever,Ohio Valley Disease,Pulmonary Histoplasmosis Capsulati,Reticuloendotheliosis,Spelunkers Lung,Systemic Histoplasmosis

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