Blastomycosis
Blastomycosis is an uncommon, but potentially serious infection caused by the fungus Blastomyces. This fungus lives in moist soil and decomposing plant matter such as leaves or wood. You are most likely to be exposed to it if you are in central or eastern United States.
Learn About Blastomycosis
Blastomyces is a fungus that grows in moist soil and rotting wood, and when inhaled, about half of the people exposed become sick with blastomycosis.
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Blastomycosis Symptoms and Diagnosis
Blastomycosis is a specific type of fungal pneumonia. Approximately 50% of people with blastomycosis do not have any symptoms.
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Treating and Preventing Blastomycosis
Half of the people infected with Blastomycosis never develop symptoms. In mild and moderate cases, blastomycosis needs to be treated with antifungal medication.
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