Blastomycosis
Alternate Names : North American blastomycosis, Gilchrist's disease
Treatment
Medicines may not be needed for a blastomycosis infection that stays in the lungs, unless it becomes severe. When the disease is severe, or when it spreads outside of the lungs, the following medicines (anti-fungals) may be prescribed: - Fluconazole
- Itraconazole
- Ketoconazole
Amphotericin B may be used for severe infections. Follow-up regularly with your doctor to make sure the infection doesn't return.
Prognosis (Expectations)
Patients with minor skin sores (lesions) and relatively mild lung infections usually recover completely. If the infection is not treated, it can become severe enough to cause death.
Complications
- Large sores with pus (abscesses)
- Return of the infection (relapse or disease recurrence)
- Side effects from drugs such as amphotericin B
Calling Your Health Care Provider
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of blastomycosis.
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