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'It was treatable, but it wasn't caught in time': Tennessee histoplasmosis outbreak grows to 35+ cases Tennessee histoplasmosis outbreak reaches 35+ cases with one death. Family says earlier testing could have saved Alyssia Brown's life.

"The #histoplasmosis outbreak affecting Williamson and Maury counties has expanded to more than 35 cases, with state health officials now investigating at least one death from the fungal infection."

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Fungal infection spreads in two TN counties; health officials say MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) reported a fungal infection outbreak spreading in parts of Middle Tennessee, and there are at least 18 known cases currently, accordi…

#Fungal #infection spreads in two #Tennessee counties ...

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A rise in #histoplasmosis cases has been reported in three areas of Middle #Tennessee.

According to the Tennessee Department of Health, at least 35 cases of the #fungal infection have been reported in Spring Hill, Thompson’s Station and part of northern Maury County t.co/fXnpXmJwJa

1 dead, over 30 sickened in Tennessee histoplasmosis outbreak Families in communities near Nashville are sharing emotional stories of loved ones grappling with histoplasmosis, a serious fungal illness, as Tennessee health officials race to contain an outbreak.

"More than 30 #histoplasmosis cases have been identified in Williamson & Maury Counties. The investigation is ongoing and a clear source of exposure has not been identified which is not uncommon for histoplasmosis."

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Families share histoplasmosis stories as Tennessee cases climb to more than 30 Tennessee families share histoplasmosis battle stories as outbreak reaches 30+ cases. Thompson's Station teen recovers after months of illness.

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Two US maps show patient data. Map A: 'Patients who underwent testing'. States are shaded based on testing percentages(≤2.9% to ≥10.0%). Map B: 'Patients who received a diagnosis', also shaded by percentage (0.0% to ≥10.0%). Some states marked 'Not available'.

Among adults with outpatient community-acquired pneumonia, only 5% underwent diagnostic testing for #Blastomycosis, #Coccidioidomycosis, or #Histoplasmosis, underscoring potential for missed fungal diagnoses. ja.ma/3Lscrpd

Oklahoma veterinarian warns pet owners about fungal infection in cats Veterinarian Dr. Rebekah Hartfield warns cat owners about histoplasmosis, a treatable fungal infection found in soil, bird droppings, and bat droppings.

#Veterinarian warns #pet owners about #fungal #infection in #cats ...

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The #Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is warning about a rise in cases involving a fungus in the Midstate.

TDH is warning clinicians and laboratories of an increase in #histoplasmosis cases. A Health Alert Network Advisory says there have been at least 18 cases in Williamson and Maury Counties

An update of histoplasmosis focusing on Portuguese epidemiological specificities

[Publication] The article "An update of histoplasmosis focusing on Portuguese epidemiological specificities" is now available.

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biopsy and the urine histoplasma antigen helped to confirm the diagnosis of #histoplasmosis Ref idimages

#histoplasmosis next step ✔️1,25 dihydroxy vitaminD & 25 hydroxy vitaminD – usually elevated in granulomatous inflammation & use of supplements, respectively. ⬆️1,25 vitaminD level pointed granulomatous inflammatory process such as sarcoidosis, histoplasmosis, tuberculosis, etc.

#histoplasmosis hypercalcemia was not mediated by PTH given his suppressed PTH level. With his constellation of symptoms and mediastinal lymphadenopathy on imaging, malignancy was high on the differential. Thus, a PTH related protein (PTHrP) was checked, which was negative

#histoplasmosis Rarely, hypercalcemia can be seen which is attributed to increased production of 1,25 dihydroxy vitamin D in the granulomas. Ref idimages

Cutaneous #histoplasmosis in a patient with a kidney transplant

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Significado de #histoplasmosis En Medicina es el nombre de una enfermedad respiratoria. Es una infección causada por la inhalación de esporas de un hongo llamado Histoplasma capsulatum, el cual se encuentra básicamente en recintos donde abundan los excrementos.. histoplasmosis

Significado de #histoplasmosis Na medicina, é o nome de uma doença respiratória. É uma infecção causada pela inalação de esporos de um fungo chamado Histoplasma capsulatum, que é encontrado basicamente em recintos onde abundam os excrementos de pássaros ou mor.. histoplasmosis

Meaning of #histoplasmosis In medicine it is the name of a respiratory disease. It is an infection caused by the inhalation of spores of a fungus called Histoplasma capsulatum, which is basically found in enclosures where bird or bat droppings abound. It usual.. histoplasmosis

Significado de #histoplasmosis Enfermedad causada por un hongo que prefiere los excrementos de aves y murciélagos como spa de lujo. Del griego histo (tejido) + plasma (formación) + osis (proceso o enfermedad)... histoplasmosis

Significado de #histoplasmosis Doença causada por um fungo que prefere excrementos de pássaros e morcegos como um spa de luxo. Do grego histo (tecido) + plasma (formação) + osis (processo ou doença)... histoplasmosis

Meaning of #histoplasmosis Disease caused by a fungus that prefers bird and bat droppings as a luxury spa. From the Greek histo (tissue) + plasma (formation) + osis (process or disease)... histoplasmosis

Accurate and timely diagnosis is crucial for infections such as #histoplasmosis, #blastomycosis, and #coccidioidomycosis. Understand the use cases and limitations of various diagnostic strategies for these infections. Learn more: www.chestnet.org/guidelines-a...
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It was a great honor to attend and speak at isham#2025 in Brazil! Our first #histoplasmosis working group meeting and wow, Iguazu Falls is amazing!

Family likely infected with #histoplasmosis in bat-colonized cave

They reported seeing bats and coming into contact with bat droppings while crawling through tight spaces during the 2-hour tour.

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Histoplasmosis ISHAM working group meeting | ISHAM 2025 Post-Congress Course ISHAM2025 Interactive course: Histoplasmosis ISHAM working group meeting Date: Saturday 24th May Location: Bourbon Cataratas Convention Center Chairs: Alessandro C. Pasqualotto (B...

📢 Join online for the #Histoplasmosis @ishamycology.bsky.social meeting at #ISHAM2025!

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Why opportunistic infections still matter in the HIV response - Pt 1 Histoplasmosis and Chagas disease. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. This webinar series will provide updates on the epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of a selection of neglected opportunistic infections: Histoplasmosis, Chagas disease, TB Meningitis, and Talaromyces marneffei. In part 1 of this webinar, we will discuss Histoplasmosis and Chagas disease. Through clinical case presentations, speakers will offer practical insights. Community representatives will also share their perspectives. 

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Why opportunistic infections still matter in the HIV response - Pt 1 Histoplasmosis and Chagas disease. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. This webinar series will provide updates on the epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of a selection of neglected opportunistic infections: Histoplasmosis, Chagas disease, TB Meningitis, and Talaromyces marneffei. In part 1 of this webinar, we will discuss Histoplasmosis and Chagas disease. Through clinical case presentations, speakers will offer practical insights. Community representatives will also share their perspectives. 

⏰ Just 1 hour to go until the start of our webinar, "Why opportunistic infections still matter in the #HIV response - Pt 1 #Histoplasmosis & #Chagas disease".

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Histoplasmosis and blastomycosis: Progress and possibilities Histoplasmosis and blastomycosis are important global fungal infections that primarily start as pulmonary pathogens but can lead to disseminated, fatal disease requiring prolonged antifungal therapy.

📣 Lovely comprehensive new review on #histoplasmosis and #blastomycosis by @mikescolarici.bsky.social & @germatologist.bsky.social

Climate change means these #fungi are growing & spreading.
🙏 to these experts for keeping us up to date!

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