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Histoplasma capsulatum

Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention

Histoplasmosis; disseminated

Symptoms:

Fever
Chills
Muscle aching and stiffness
Cough
Rash possible
Joint pain
Skin lesions - papule, pustule, plaque
Headache
Visual changes (chorioretinitis[hyperlink])
Nausea, vomiting
Mental status changes

Signs and tests:

A neurological examination may show abnormalities.

Tests used in the diagnosis of disseminated histoplasmosis may include:

A CBC
A biopsy of affected organ(s), bone marrow, liver, lymph node, open lung, skin
An abdominal CT scan
A MRI scan of the affected organ(s)
An abdominal ultrasound
A chest X-ray

Updated Date: 02/09/00

Updated By:J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director, Utah Health Informatics and adam.com editorial

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