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Histoplasmosis - Chronic Pulmonary
Alternate Names : Chronic Cavitary Histoplasmosis
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Diagnosis & Tests
Tests that may be used in the diagnosis of chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis include:
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Study authors stress new method is a complement to current testing.
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• Histoplasmosis - Disseminated
• Immunodeficiency Disorders
Tests & Exams
• Bronchoscopy with Transbronchial Biopsy
• CBC
• Chest X-Ray
• Histoplasma Complement Fixation
• Open Lung Biopsy
• Routine Sputum Culture
Other Topics
• Asymptomatic
• Breathing Difficulty
• Chronic
• Cough
• Fever
• Joint Pain
• Respiratory
• Spores
• Titer
Review Date : 3/7/2002
Reviewed By : Darrell N. Kotton, M.D., Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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