Histoplasma definitions

histoplasma

A fungus found worldwide. In the USA, it is so common in the midwest that in parts of kentucky and tennessee nearly 90% of adults show evidence of exposure (with a positive histoplasma skin test). ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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Histoplasma

(his″to-plaz´mә) a genus of fungi. H. capsula´tum causes histoplasmosis in humans.
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Histoplasma

Histoplasma: Full name: histoplasma capsulatum. A microscopic fungus that causes the disease histoplasmosis. The fungus is found throughout the world in river valleys and soil where bird or bat droppings accumulate. The spores of the fungus are released into the air when contaminated soil is disturbed (for example, by plowing fields, sweeping chick...
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