What is Histoplasmosis? How to manage it? What are the precautions to be taken? What are the signs and symptoms? What is the cause of this disease? How to treat it? How can homeopathy help you? All of this answered, in this post and of course our doctors always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form down below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!
What histoplasmosis is?
• Histoplasmosis is defined as an infection which occurs from breathing in the spores of the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum.
• It is also known as cave disease, darling’s disease, Ohio valley disease, reticuloendotheliosis, spelunker’s lung, and caver’s disease.
Who is more prone to histoplasmosis?
• Individuals with chronic lung disease such as emphysema and bronchiectasis are at higher risk of a more severe infection.
What are the causes of histoplasmosis?
• HIV and AIDS persons.
• Immunosuppressive medications.
• The Histoplasma fungus grows as a mold in the soil.
• Individual may get sick when you breathe in spores produced by the fungus.
• History of the patient.
• Family history of the patient.
What are the sign and symptoms of histoplasmosis?
• Fever and chills.
• Chest pain.
• Cough.
• Mouth sores.
• Pain in the joint.
• Red skin bumps called erythema nodosum occurs most often on the lower legs.
• In some cases, lung infection may become long-term.
Symptoms may include:
• Shortness of breath and chest pain.
• Cough, possibly coming up with blood.
• Fever and sweating.
• In very rare cases histoplasmosis spread throughout the body, causing irritation and swelling in response to infection.
How to investigate histoplasmosis?
• Blood and urine tests.
• Biopsy.
• Cultures of the blood, urine or sputum.
• Chest CT scan.
• Chest x-ray.
• Spinal tap to look for signs of infection in cerebrospinal fluid.
How to treat histoplasmosis?
• Antifungal medicines are given.
What are the complications of histoplasmosis?
• Scarring in the chest.
• Heart problem
• The esophagus
• The lymph nodes
For more information, you can visit MayoClinic and eMedicine.
