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Genital Fungal Infections In Men
Blastomycosis is a rare infection that may develop when people breathe in (inhale) a fungus called Blastomyces dermatitidis, which is found in wood and soil.
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Alternative Names
North American blastomycosis; Gilchrist's disease
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
You can get blastomyocosis by inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis particles, a fungus that is found in moist soil, particularly where there is rotting vegetation. The fungus enters the body...
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