Histoplasmosis
Histoplasmosis is a dimorphic fungal infection caused by Histoplasma Capsulatum with different types that vary in intensity of illness from mild to severe. Histoplasma Capsulatum is found in soil contaminated with bird and bat droppings such as chicken coops and caves. Infection develops by inhaling the spores which are released from disturbed, contaminated soil. Cleaning chicken coops, construction on old homes, and spelunking are ways that people may be exposed. Histoplasma Capsulatum is found primarily in Central and South America, Africa and Asia. In the United States the fungus is found primarily in the central and southeastern states of the Ohio Mississippi River valley region. Dr. Scott Nelson, a Kings Daughters Medical …show more content…
It is imperative to contact the physician if you have these symptoms and develop stiff neck and vomiting. A patient also needs to be advised on risk factors that lower their immunity (e.g. traveling to histoplasmosis contaminated areas, smoking, cave exploration, and cleaning bird cages or chicken coops). If a patient has HIV/AIDs they need to be reminded to take their medicine as directed and to keep all their doctor’s …show more content…
These include the American Thoracic Society and CHEST foundation. The best prevention, and treatment is being thoroughly educated. The only prevention for histoplasmosis is being aware of places that may be contaminated and avoiding them especially if a person is immunocompromised. Works Cited
Center for Disease Control and Prevention. 2018, https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/histoplasmosis/information.html. Accessed 31 Jan. 2018.
Daniel, Thomas M., and Gerald L. Baum. Drama and Discovery: The Story of Histoplasmosis. Greenwood Publishing Group, 2002.
Dirksen, Shannon Ruff, et al. Clinical Companion to Medical-Surgical Nursing. Elsevier, 2014.
“Histoplasmosis.” American Thoracic Society, 2016, http://www.thoracic.org/patients/patient-resources/resources/histoplasmosis.pdf. Accessed 01 Feb. 2018.
“Histoplasmosis.” Mosby’s Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Professions, Mosby Elsevier, 2009, p. 883.
McCance, Kathryn L, and Sue E Huether. Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children. Elsevier, 2014.
Nelson, Dr. Scott. Personal interview. 01 Feb. 2018.
Pennington, Randy A. Personal interview. 20 Jan.
Histoplasmosis is a dimorphic fungal infection caused by Histoplasma Capsulatum with different types that vary in intensity of illness from mild to severe. Histoplasma Capsulatum is found in soil contaminated with bird and bat droppings such as chicken coops and caves. Infection develops by inhaling the spores which are released from disturbed, contaminated soil. Cleaning chicken coops, construction on old homes, and spelunking are ways that people may be exposed. Histoplasma Capsulatum is found primarily in Central and South America, Africa and Asia. In the United States the fungus is found primarily in the central and southeastern states of the Ohio Mississippi River valley region. Dr. Scott Nelson, a Kings Daughters Medical …show more content…
It is imperative to contact the physician if you have these symptoms and develop stiff neck and vomiting. A patient also needs to be advised on risk factors that lower their immunity (e.g. traveling to histoplasmosis contaminated areas, smoking, cave exploration, and cleaning bird cages or chicken coops). If a patient has HIV/AIDs they need to be reminded to take their medicine as directed and to keep all their doctor’s …show more content…
These include the American Thoracic Society and CHEST foundation. The best prevention, and treatment is being thoroughly educated. The only prevention for histoplasmosis is being aware of places that may be contaminated and avoiding them especially if a person is immunocompromised. Works Cited
Center for Disease Control and Prevention. 2018, https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/histoplasmosis/information.html. Accessed 31 Jan. 2018.
Daniel, Thomas M., and Gerald L. Baum. Drama and Discovery: The Story of Histoplasmosis. Greenwood Publishing Group, 2002.
Dirksen, Shannon Ruff, et al. Clinical Companion to Medical-Surgical Nursing. Elsevier, 2014.
“Histoplasmosis.” American Thoracic Society, 2016, http://www.thoracic.org/patients/patient-resources/resources/histoplasmosis.pdf. Accessed 01 Feb. 2018.
“Histoplasmosis.” Mosby’s Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Professions, Mosby Elsevier, 2009, p. 883.
McCance, Kathryn L, and Sue E Huether. Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children. Elsevier, 2014.
Nelson, Dr. Scott. Personal interview. 01 Feb. 2018.
Pennington, Randy A. Personal interview. 20 Jan.