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Histoplasmosis on Darker Skin: Epidemiology and Etiology
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00:01 What about histoplasmosis? This is caused by inhaling the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum, that grows in soil and material contaminated with bat and bird droppings. 00:16 There are several clinical presentations as listed on this slide. 00:24 Manifestation of disseminated histoplasmosis on the skin. 00:27 It can present with papules, pustules, and nodules throughout the body. 00:33 The biopsy of the lesion frequently reveals the presence of the fungus, and it is crucial. Skin biopsy should be sent for microscopy, culture and sensitivity.
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The lecture Histoplasmosis on Darker Skin: Epidemiology and Etiology by Ncoza Dlova is from the course Fungal Skin Infections in Patients with Darker Skin.
Included Quiz Questions
Which of the following describes the environmental source of Histoplasma capsulatum?
- Soil contaminated with bat and bird droppings
- Contaminated swimming pools and hot tubs
- Direct contact with infected animals
- Contaminated dairy products
- Decaying vegetation in tropical rainforests
Author of lecture Histoplasmosis on Darker Skin: Epidemiology and Etiology
Ncoza Dlova
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