Skin lesion of Blastomycosis

Treatment:

The primary goal of treatment is to control the infection.

Antifungal medications may be given intravenously (in a vein) or orally (by mouth).

Any signs of involvement of internal organs should be noted and treated promptly. These include cough, sweating, fever, fatigue, a general ill feeling, weight loss, and joint or muscular stiffness or pain.

Expectations (prognosis):

The outcome varies. People with limited skin lesions have the best prognosis (probable outcome). Blastomycosis is often chronic or recurrent, so follow-up should continue for several years.

Complications:

• spread of infection internally
• recurrence of infection
• secondary bacterial skin infection, cellulitis

Calling your health care provider:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you think you may have the skin lesion of Blastomycosis.

Call your health care provider new symptoms develop, especially cough, sweating, fever, fatigue, general ill feeling, weight loss, joint stiffness or muscular stiffness, and muscular pain.