Histoplasmosis - disseminated

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Disseminated histoplasmosis

Fungus

Systemic histoplasmosis

• Fever
• Chills
• Muscle aches and stiffness
• Cough
• Possible rash (erythema nodosum)
• Joint pain
• Skin lesions
• Headache
• Visual changes (chorioretinitis)
• Nausea, vomiting
• Mental status changes

A physical examination may show abnormalities throughout the body.

Tests used in the diagnosis of disseminated histoplasmosis may include:

• Complete blood count (CBC)
• Blood cultures
• Biopsy or culture of affected organs, bone marrow, liver, lymph node, lung, or skin
• Abdominal CT scan
• MRI scan of the affected organs
• Abdominal ultrasound
• Chest x-ray
• A histoplasma urinary antigen test

Review Date: 11/11/2005
Reviewed By: Cyrus Badshah, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University; Assistant Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases & Medical Director, Chest (TB) Clinic and Directly Observed Therapy Program, Harlem Hospital Center. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.