Histoplasmosis - disseminated

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Disseminated histoplasmosis Fungus

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Histoplasmosis - disseminated

Antifungal medications are prescribed to control the infection. Amphotericin B is the drug of choice. In non-AIDS patients with milder disease, ketoconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole, or fluconazole used for at least 12 monthsmay be effective. AIDS patients should receivelong-term oral antifungal therapy (itraconazole is preferred) following initial treatment with amphotericin B.

The disease may progress rapidly and death can occur.

Multiple organs are affected.

Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of disseminated histoplasmosis, particularly if you have been recently treated for acute or chronic histoplasmosis.

Emergency symptoms include mental status changes and rapid worsening of the condition of the affected person.

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