From Cave to Clinic: Managing Histoplasmosis in Returning Travelers
Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection caused by Histoplasma, a dimorphic fungus found in soil. It also spreads in bird and bat droppings that mix in soil. People may be at increased risk for Histoplasma exposure when engaging in adventure activities such as cave exploration, ecotourism, or other activities that disturb contaminated soil or aerosolize fungal […]