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 '''Primary Pulmonary Histoplasmosis''' is a type of [[lung disease]] caused by the [[fungus]] ''[[Histoplasma capsulatum]]''. This disease is most commonly found in the [[Midwestern United States]] and parts of [[Central America]] and [[Africa]].
 ==Etiology==
 ''Histoplasma capsulatum'' is a dimorphic fungus that can survive in the environment as a mold and in the human body as a yeast. The fungus is found in soil and material contaminated with bird or bat droppings. People get infected by inhaling the fungal spores.
 ==Clinical Presentation==
 Primary pulmonary histoplasmosis often presents with flu-like symptoms such as [[fever]], [[cough]], and [[fatigue]]. In severe cases, it can cause a pneumonia-like illness with shortness of breath and chest pain. Some people may also develop [[rash|rashes]] or joint pain.
 ==Diagnosis==
 Diagnosis of primary pulmonary histoplasmosis is often made by identifying ''Histoplasma capsulatum'' in a [[tissue biopsy]], [[sputum sample]], or [[blood culture]]. Other diagnostic tests include [[serology]] and [[antigen detection]] tests.
 ==Treatment==
 Most people with primary pulmonary histoplasmosis do not require treatment as the infection often resolves on its own. However, in severe cases or in people with weakened immune systems, antifungal medications such as [[itraconazole]] or [[amphotericin B]] may be used.
 ==Prevention==
 Prevention of primary pulmonary histoplasmosis involves avoiding exposure to environments where ''Histoplasma capsulatum'' is likely to be found, particularly in areas with bird or bat droppings.
 ==See Also==
 * [[Histoplasmosis]]
 * [[Pulmonary disease]]
 * [[Fungal infection]]
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			== Primary pulmonary histoplasmosis ==
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'''Primary Pulmonary Histoplasmosis''' is a type of [[lung disease]] caused by the [[fungus]] ''[[Histoplasma capsulatum]]''. This disease is most commonly found in the [[Midwestern United States]] and parts of [[Central America]] and [[Africa]].

==Etiology==

''Histoplasma capsulatum'' is a dimorphic fungus that can survive in the environment as a mold and in the human body as a yeast. The fungus is found in soil and material contaminated with bird or bat droppings. People get infected by inhaling the fungal spores.

==Clinical Presentation==

Primary pulmonary histoplasmosis often presents with flu-like symptoms such as [[fever]], [[cough]], and [[fatigue]]. In severe cases, it can cause a pneumonia-like illness with shortness of breath and chest pain. Some people may also develop [[rash|rashes]] or joint pain.

==Diagnosis==

Diagnosis of primary pulmonary histoplasmosis is often made by identifying ''Histoplasma capsulatum'' in a [[tissue biopsy]], [[sputum sample]], or [[blood culture]]. Other diagnostic tests include [[serology]] and [[antigen detection]] tests.

==Treatment==

Most people with primary pulmonary histoplasmosis do not require treatment as the infection often resolves on its own. However, in severe cases or in people with weakened immune systems, antifungal medications such as [[itraconazole]] or [[amphotericin B]] may be used.

==Prevention==

Prevention of primary pulmonary histoplasmosis involves avoiding exposure to environments where ''Histoplasma capsulatum'' is likely to be found, particularly in areas with bird or bat droppings.

==See Also==

* [[Histoplasmosis]]
* [[Pulmonary disease]]
* [[Fungal infection]]

[[Category:Infectious diseases]]
[[Category:Pulmonary diseases]]
[[Category:Mycoses]]
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