Blastomycosis

Alternative names:

Gilchrist's disease; North American blastomycosis

Treatment:

The objective of treatment is to control the infection with medication; amphotericin B, ketoconazole, or other antifungal agents can be prescribed for all forms of the disease. Periodic follow-up is recommended to detect relapse of the disease.

Expectations (prognosis):

Patients with limited skin lesions have the best prognosis (probable outcome). Untreated, the disease is progressive and can lead to death.

Complications:

• large abscesses
• relapse or disease recurrence

Calling your health care provider:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms of blastomycosis occur.