What is Disseminated Histoplasmosis?

Histoplasmosis is a disease caused when airborne spores of the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum are inhaled into the lungs. The most severe form is disseminated histoplasmosis, this can affect all areas of the body, and if untreated can be fatal.

How do members experience Disseminated Histoplasmosis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Disseminated Histoplasmosis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for Disseminated Histoplasmosis*

Who has Disseminated Histoplasmosis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 0
40s 0
50s 0
60s 1
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 0
Female 1