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Histoplasmosis - Acute (Primary) Pulmonary
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Complications
Histoplasmosis can spread to other organs through the bloodstream (dissemination). This is usually seen in infants, young children, and immunosuppressed patients.
Acute histoplasmosis can progressively worsen or can become chronic histoplasmosis.
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Histoplasmosis
• Histoplasmosis - Chronic Pulmonary
• Histoplasmosis - Disseminated
• Immunodeficiency Disorders
• The Flu
Tests & Exams
• CBC
• Chest X-Ray
• Routine Sputum Culture
Other Topics
• Acute
• Asymptomatic
• Chronic
• Cough
• Fever
• Joint Pain
• Muscle Aches
• Rashes
• Respiratory
• Spores
Review Date : 5/17/2002
Reviewed By : Camille Kotton, M.D., Infectious Diseases Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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