Histoplasmosis
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Histoplasmosis Histoplasmosis also called Cave Disease is respiratory disease caused by the fungus Histoplasma Capsulatum that mainly affects the lungs. Symptoms vary greatly. Past infection creates partial immunity. | ||||
Disease information
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Symptoms[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Symptom
| Symptom | Probability |
|---|---|
| Fever | 70 |
| Irritable cough | 70 |
| Sputum cough | 60 |
| Fatigue | 60 |
| Chills | 60 |
| Headache | 50 |
| Chest pain | 70 |
| Muscle and joint pain | 60 |
| Painful lymph nodes | 50 |
| Breathing problems | 60 |
| Histoplasma detected | 100 |
Complications[edit | edit source]
| Symptom | Probability |
|---|---|
| Abnormal lung findings | 30 |
Examinations[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Examination
- Interview
- Temperature measurement
- Neck palpation
- Chest auscultation
- Thorax percussion
- Physical examination
- PCR - sampling
- Differential diagnosis
Treatments[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Treatment
Additional treatments:
