(2017) Fact Sheet Histoplasmosis: Veterinary, August 8, 2017. Public Health, Department of (Health and Human Services, Department of)
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Abstract
Histoplasma capsulatum is a mycotic organism that exists in two distinct forms. The mold form is found in the soil, often in areas where bird and bat feces are located. The excrement is found to enhance growth of the fungus. The yeast form is located in infected living tissue. In the U.S., most cases are found along the Ohio, Missouri, and Mississippi River valleys and usually involve the immunocompromised population including children, the elderly or HIV-infected humans.
| Item Type: | Departmental Report |
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| Keywords: | mold, Hepatitis, public health, Veterinary |
| Subjects: | Health and medicine Health and medicine > Diseases Health and medicine > Public health Health and medicine > Public health > Epidemiology |
| ID Code: | 32100 |
| Deposited By: | Margaret Barr |
| Deposited On: | 29 Apr 2020 15:12 |
| Last Modified: | 29 Apr 2020 15:12 |
| URI: | https://publications.iowa.gov/id/eprint/32100 |