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43. Q & A's On Blastomycosis Questions and Answers on blastomycosis. From Spooner Veterinary Clinic, N4815DVM Drive, Spooner, WI 54801 (715635-2874). Q. My dog has blastomycosis. http://home.attbi.com/~sirbaslow4/blasto.htm

Questions and Answers on Blastomycosis From Spooner Veterinary Clinic, N4815 DVM Drive, Spooner, WI 54801 (715-635-2874) Q. My dog has blastomycosis. Is this contagious to me or other members of my family? A. No, blastomycosis in dogs cannot be directly transmitted to people or other dogs. The infection is acquired by inhalation of spores from the environment, not by direct transfer of the yeast from one animal to another or to humans. The yeast form of the organism is too large to be inhaled into the lung, and hence cannot initiate the pulmonary infection that is required for systemic blastomycosis. One should be careful when handling exudate material from dogs, since direct inoculation of this into the skin could result in a local infection. However, this is quite rare and does not present a common hazard to those in contact with infected dogs. Q. We don't live in a highly endemic area for blastomycosis, yet our friend's dog developed severe blastomycosis and died. How can this be? A. Infection can be acquired at various times during an animal or person's life. Epidemiologic evidence suggests that there may be brief periods of time in which the organism is present in the environment, and people or animals encountering it will be infected. These encounters might occur on vacations, or even brief outings, such as a hike through a marshland or wooded area, when the spores of the fungus were present. Thus, clinician should inquire as to the recent history of patients and consider the possibility that blastomycosis might have been acquired while on an outing or vacation, if that individual does not reside in an area where the disease commonly occurs.

44. Coccidioidomycosis, Paracoccidioidomycosis And Blastomycosis In Coccidioidomycosis, Paracoccidioidomycosis and blastomycosis in the Setting ofHIV Infection. HIV InSite Knowledge Base Chapter Published February 1998. http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu/InSite.jsp?doc=kb-05-02-04

45. Blastomycosis Articles, Support Groups, And Resources blastomycosis articles, support groups, and resources for patients from MedHelp International (www.medhelp.org). Health blastomycosis. Medical http://www.medhelp.org/HealthTopics/Blastomycosis.html

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46. BLASTOMYCOSIS blastomycosis A fungal infection caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis.This rare fungal infection may produce inflammatory lesion http://www.medhelp.org/glossary2/new/GLS_0790.HTM

BLASTOMYCOSIS - A fungal infection caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis. This rare fungal infection may produce inflammatory lesion of the skin or lungs, or present as a disseminated disease to the skin, lungs, bones, liver spleen , and central nervous system. Uncommon unless patient is immunocompromised AIDS Med Help Home Search ... Patient Network The medical glossary has been made possible by a generous donation from:

47. Disease Fact Sheets - Blastomycosis blastomycosis Facts. What is blastomycosis? blastomycosis is a fungal infectioncaused by the fungus Blastomycoses dermatitidis. Where is it found? http://www.co.boulder.co.us/health/hpe/FactSheets/blastomycosis.htm

Search Health Home Health Planning Communicable Disease Control Emergency Preparedness ... Newsletter Blastomycosis Facts What is Blastomycosis? Blastomycosis is a fungal infection caused by the fungus Blastomycoses dermatitidis Where is it found? In North America, Blastomycosis is most commonly found in the central and southeastern United States. Blastomycosis extends across northern Wisconsin, northern Minnesota, and into adjacent areas of south-central Canada. Symptoms It is reported that no symptoms occur in at least 50% of infected individuals. However, individuals may develop acute or chronic pulmonary disease, and/or disseminated disease, most commonly affecting the skin, bones, and genitourinary system. Symptoms may be pneumonia-like with fever, chills, sweating, cough, headache, fatigue, muscle aches, chest pain, and weight loss. Because of the tremendous variation in symptoms, blastomycosis is quite often misdiagnosed as some other infection. The incubation period is Indefinite; probably a few weeks to months. Treatment Blastomycosis is almost always acquired by inhaling the fungus. Current evidence suggests that fungal growth occurs in nitrogen-rich soil close to streams, rivers, and lakes. Fungal growth is facilitated by rapidly increasing soil temperatures. Aerosolization of the fungus is facilitated by rain on the day of exposure and by excavation or other disturbance of a site with contaminated soil.

48. Blastomycosis blastomycosis. Definition. blastomycosis is an infection caused by inhaling microscopicparticles (spores) produced by the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis. http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/blastomycosis.html

Encyclopedia Index B Home Encyclopedia Encyclopedia Index B Blastomycosis Definition Blastomycosis is an infection caused by inhaling microscopic particles (spores) produced by the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis . Blastomycosis may be limited to the lungs or also involve the skin and bones. In its most severe form, the infection can spread throughout the body and involve many organ systems (systemic). Description Blastomycosis is a fungal infection caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis . Although primarily an airborne disease, farmers and gardeners may become infected from contact with spores in the soil through cuts and scrapes. The fungus that causes the disease is found in moist soil and wood in the southeastern United States, the Mississippi River valley, southern Canada, and Central America. Blastomycosis is also called Gilchrist's disease, Chicago disease, or North American blastomycosis. Another South and Central American disease, paracoccidioidomycosis, is sometimes called South American blastomycosis , but despite the similar name, this disease is substantially different from North American blastomycosis. Canine blastomycosis, a common dog disease, is caused by the same fungus that infects humans. However, people do not get this disease from their dogs except only very rarely through dog bites.

49. South American Blastomycosis South American blastomycosis. Definition. South American blastomycosis is a potentiallyfatal, chronic fungus infection that occurs more often in men. http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/south_american_blastomycosis.html

Encyclopedia Index S Home Encyclopedia Encyclopedia Index S South American blastomycosis Definition South American blastomycosis is a potentially fatal, chronic fungus infection that occurs more often in men. The infection may affect different parts of the body, including the lungs or the skin, and may cause ulcers of the mouth, voicebox, and nose. Description South American blastomycosis occurs primarily in Brazil, although cases crop up in Mexico, Central America, or other parts of South America. It affects men between ages 20 and 50 about 10 times more often than women. The disease is far more serious than its North American variant (North American blastomycosis), which is endemic to the eastern United States, southern Canada, and the midwest. South American blastomycosis is known medically as paracoccidioidal granuloma, or paracoccidioidomycosis. The infection has a very long incubation period (at least five years). Causes and symptoms South American blastomycosis is caused by the yeast-like fungus Paracoccidioides brasiliensis that is acquired by breathing in the spores of the fungus, which is commonly found in old wood and soil. It may appear very similar to

50. Canine Blastomycosis CANINE blastomycosis. What is blastomycosis, and how does an animal get this disease?blastomycosis is a fungal disease caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis. http://www.drpetra.com/Dogs/Blastomycosis.htm

CANINE BLASTOMYCOSIS What is blastomycosis, and how does an animal get this disease? Blastomycosis is a fungal disease caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis . This fungus most commonly infects humans and animals through the respiratory tract. After spores are inhaled, they settle in the small airways and begin to reproduce. Subsequent to this, the organism spreads throughout the body to involve many organs. Infrequently, infection occurs through inoculation of an open wound. Although researchers in human medicine have been mostly unsuccessful in reliably isolating the organism from the environment, it does appear that both humans and animals become infected from particular environmental sources, probably the soil. In the United States, the disease is most prevalent in the warm, moist environment found in the Ohio and Mississippi River valleys. It is very common in the Southeastern United States. What can I do to rid the environment of the fungal organism? Nothing. The organism is ubiquitous, meaning it lives everywhere. What are the signs of this disease?

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52. Blastomycosis CANINE blastomycosis. What is blastomycosis, and how does an animal getthis disease? blastomycosis How is blastomycosis diagnosed? The http://www.seattleveterinaryassociates.com/blastomycosis.htm

Home Preventative Pet Care General Pet Care Cancer and Tumors ... Behavior CANINE BLASTOMYCOSIS What is blastomycosis, and how does an animal get this disease? Blastomycosis is a fungal disease caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis. This fungus most commonly infects humans and animals through the respiratory tract. After spores are inhaled, they settle in the small airways and begin to reproduce. Subsequent to this, the organism spreads throughout the body to involve many organs. Infrequently, infection occurs through inoculation of an open wound. Although researchers in human medicine have been mostly unsuccessful in reliably isolating the organism from the environment, it does appear that both humans and animals become infected from particular environmental sources, probably the soil. In the United States, the disease is most prevalent in the warm, moist environment found in the Ohio and Mississippi River valleys. It is very common in the Southeastern United States. What can I do to rid the environment of the fungal organism? Nothing. The organism is ubiquitous, meaning it lives everywhere.

53. Blastomycosis Case Report Presented By Johns Hopkins Arthritis likely fungal causes of infection are the endemic mycoses, which are usually seenin immunocompetent hosts—histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, and coccidiomycosis http://www.hopkins-arthritis.som.jhmi.edu/case/case8/8_case.html

by Sheila Rodriguez Gonzalgo, M.D., Samuel Ejadi, M.D., and Colleen Christmas, M.D. History of Present Illness Social History Physical Examination Laboratory Studies ... References History of Present Illness top of page Social History top of page Physical Examination ulceration (Figure 1) (Figure 2) of that finger and bone tenderness associated with the left anterior tibial nodule. The remainder of the joint exam was unremarkable. The chest, cardiovascular, and abdominal exams were unremarkable. top of page Laboratory Studies White blood cell count was 10,590 #/cu mm, with a normal differential; hematocrit 31.3 %; platelets 573,000 . ESR 123 mm/hr, total protein 8.4 gm/dl, albumin 3.6 gm/dl, protein gap 4.8. RPR negative. HIV negative. Urinalysis revealed too numerous to count white blood cells with moderate leukocyte esterase. A PPD skin test was negative, but a Candida control was positive. Bacterial, acid fast bacillus, and fungal cultures were sent of the blood, sputum, and urine. Incision and drainage of several nodules expressed purulent material, which was sent for pathologic examination and cultures, along with biopsies of the nodules. All initial cultures were negative for any organisms. top of page Radiology Studies Radiographs revealed a right upper lung lobe infiltrate (Figure 3) and bony erosions in the left anterior tibia (Figure 4) and distal right second metacarpal.

54. BLASTOMYCOSIS--WHAT IT IS blastomycosis There could be a fungus among us. Introduction. blastomycosisis an infection found in dogs, people, and occasionally cats. http://www.mydogandi.com/health\diseases\disease8.htm

Blastomycosis There could be a fungus among us Introduction The disease process Diagnosis Treatment Introduction Blastomycosis is an infection found in dogs, people, and occasionally cats. It is caused by the fungal organism Blastomyces dermatitidis, which is found as a mold in the soil or at room temperatures and as a yeast in tissues or at body temperatures. The mold occurs in sandy, acid soils near river valleys or other waterways. Veterinarians report blastomycosis more frequently in the July to Nov. While any dog may contract blastomycosis under the right circumstances, certain populations are at greater risk. These include the hunting and sporting breeds since their use involves exposure to soil in wet areas, and young adult dogs, which are more likely to be used in gardens and soils than old dogs or pups. For unknown reasons, male dogs are more likely to contract blastomycosis than females. One study found that, while female dogs may have better survival rates with therapy, they are more likely to suffer relapses than males. So, while all dogs are susceptible to blastomycosis, those at greatest risk for infection are two-to-four year old intact males of hunting or sporting breeds that weigh 50-75 pounds and are exposed to river valleys or lakes during late summer or fall. The disease process Diagnosis

55. PHU | Health Advisories | Blastomycosis blastomycosis. Three deaths in Ontario this past summer, have served as a reminderthat blastomycosis is an endemic disease for northern Ontario. http://www.porcupinehu.on.ca/blastomycosis.html

Blastomycosis Some information on an infrequent but endemic disease to Northern Ontario Three deaths in Ontario this past summer, have served as a reminder that Blastomycosis is an endemic disease for northern Ontario. Two of the deceased lived in northern Ontario and the third is thought to have acquired the disease while in the area. What is Blastomycosis caused by? Blastomycosis is caused by the dimorphic fungus blastomyces dermatidis. It exists as a mycelia form in soil, and a yeast form at 37C and in infected tissues. How can you get blastomycosis? Available epidemiological evidence suggests humans and animals usually acquire Blastomycosis by inhaling conidia from sources in nature, particularly soil. Soil is the natural habitat of many fungi that can cause disease. Excavation and work in the bush where the soil is disturbed, are factors. In Vilas County, Wisconsin - of 32 cases; 4 hunted, 4 fished, and 12 gardened prior to onset but 19/32 recalled excavation. Recent rain, dew or mist and warm soil temperatures have also been thought to play a role. Animals particularly dogs, seem to acquire this disease more frequently than man and this may relate to their digging and sniffing habits. Person to person or animal to person transmission does not occur. Disease results when the inhaled conidia transform into the yeast form of the fungus in tissues. Patients with immune suppression tend to get the more fulminant forms of the disease.

56. Blastomycosis Information Page Diseases Database blastomycosis Information Page. blastomycosis Goblastomycosis specific sites. GoSendblastomycosis to medical search engines (JavaScript enabled browsers only). http://www.diseasesdatabase.com/sieve/item1.asp?glngUserChoice=1439

57. Blastomycosis blastomycosis. Definition. blastomycosis is an infection caused by inhaling microscopicparticles (spores) produced by the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis. http://www.hendrickhealth.org/healthy/000208.htm

MAIN SEARCH INDEX Blastomycosis Definition Description Causes and symptoms Diagnosis ... Resources Definition Blastomycosis is an infection caused by inhaling microscopic particles (spores) produced by the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis . Blastomycosis may be limited to the lungs or also involve the skin and bones. In its most severe form, the infection can spread throughout the body and involve many organ systems (systemic). Description Blastomycosis is a fungal infection caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis . Although primarily an airborne disease, farmers and gardeners may become infected from contact with spores in the soil through cuts and scrapes. The fungus that causes the disease is found in moist soil and wood in the southeastern United States, the Mississippi River valley, southern Canada, and Central America. Blastomycosis is also called Gilchrist's disease, Chicago disease, or North American blastomycosis. Another South and Central American disease, paracoccidioidomycosis, is sometimes called South American blastomycosis , but despite the similar name, this disease is substantially different from North American blastomycosis. Canine blastomycosis, a common dog disease, is caused by the same fungus that infects humans. However, people do not get this disease from their dogs except only very rarely through dog bites. Blastomycosis is a rare disease infecting only about 4 in every 100,000 people. It is at least six times more common in men than in women and tends to more often infect children and individuals in the 30-50 year old age group. People who have

58. Blastomycosis - Expert Advice From The Veterinarians Of Kunezi Family Pet Hospit Hospital. blastomycosis. By Mike Aushwitz, DVM. blastomycosis refersto a fungal disease caused by Blastomyces Dermatitidis. The http://www.pawsativechoice.com/Blastomycosis.html

Select topics written by the veterinarians from Kuenzi Family Pet Hospital BLASTOMYCOSIS By Mike Aushwitz, D.V.M. Blastomycosis refers to a fungal disease caused by Blastomyces Dermatitidis. The organism is acquired most commonly through the respiratory tract by inhalation of fungal spores, though inoculation of an open wound can also lead to infection, but much less commonly. The fungus seems to prefer rich, moist soil, though researchers have great difficulty isolating it from the environment. Wisconsin has many cases of Blastomycosis reported, many from Northern Wisconsin and along major river systems, though any rich, moist soil seemingly can harbor the organism. The Ohio and Mississippi River Valleys and South Eastern United States also have a significant prevalence of the disease. After inhalation, the fungal spores have a morphological change to a yeast organism, which then can disseminate throughout the body. This explains the common systems of Blastomycosis which include Pneumonia, draining skin lesions, enlarged lymph nodes, chorioretinitis (blindness), osteomyelitis (lameness), and meningitis (neck pain, seizures). Most individuals are depressed, not eating, and run a fever.

59. Green Bay Press-Gazette - Deadly Blastomycosis Is Hard To Detect Posted Apr. 16, 2002 Deadly blastomycosis is hard to detect. Seville said blastomycosisat first glance “looks just like any kind of pneumonia. http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/health/health_3305106.shtml

var prop1 = "Green Bay" var prop6 = "news" Green Bay Weather Temp: Hi: Lo: Front Page Local News Sports Packers ... Forums Posted Apr. 16, 2002 Deadly blastomycosis is hard to detect By Sean Schultz sschultz@greenbaypressgazette.com Special section Health First The malady is a disease found in humans and animals and is caused by inhalation of airborne spores from a fungus found in the soil called blastomyces dermatitidis, according to the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta. Several weeks of symptoms left Larmay, a trucker with Weyerhaeuser Co. in Green Bay, feeling short of breath, with a deep cough, night sweats, severe chills and a sore chest. It could have left him dead. She worked in Milwaukee before moving to Green Bay and saw cases in people who had vacation homes in the northern part of the state. Olajos knows the fix for the condition, but the cause is still uncertain. The CDC suggests the incidence of blastomycosis is 1 to 2 cases per 100,000 population. Mortality rate is about 5 percent. Those at highest risk are people working as farmers, foresters, hunters and campers. Because there is no prevention, the public needs to be aware of the symptoms and may have to ask their physicians to investigate blastomycosis as a possibility.

60. Pulmonary Blastomycosis With Acute Respiratory Failure Pulmonary blastomycosis With Acute Respiratory Failure as Predominant ClinicalFeature. blastomycosis is usually a chronic, slowly progressive infection. http://www.sma.org/smj/97aug17.htm

Pulmonary Blastomycosis With Acute Respiratory Failure as Predominant Clinical Feature RAGHU MUKKAMALA, MD, JAY B. MEHTA, MD, JAMES W. MYERS, MD, and CHARLES P. COLE, MD, Johnson City, Tenn ABSTRACT: Two previously healthy young adults came to our community hospital with rapidly progressive respiratory failure. Investigation confirmed Blastomyces as the responsible etiologic agent. Despite adequate antifungal chemotherapy and intensive supportive care, both patients died, one within 24 hours and the other after 14 days. Overwhelming infection with Blastomyces dermatitidis can cause acute respiratory failure, possibly the adult respiratory distress syndrome, even in immunocompetent hosts. BLASTOMYCOSIS is usually a chronic, slowly progressive infection. Each year approximately four cases of symptomatic blastomycosis infection requiring treatment with antifungal drugs occur per 100,000 population in areas of the United States where the disease is endemic.1 The literature has few reports of acute progressive forms of blastomycosis. We describe two patients who came to our community hospital with acute respiratory failure, possibly with adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) caused by blastomycosis. CASE REPORTS Initial laboratory values were white blood cell (WBC)count of 20,000/mm3 with 46% band forms, 35% neutrophils, and 20% lymphocytes; hemoglobin 13.7 g/dL; and hematocrit 42.2%. Arterial blood gas values were FIO2 0.21 mm Hg, pH 7.39, PaO2 46 mm Hg, and PaCO2 41 mm Hg. Urinalysis was normal; chest x-ray film showed bilateral diffuse nodular infiltrates with no cavity or effusion (

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