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Acute Pulmonary Histoplasmosis Related To Occupational Roofing: A Case Report of Two Brothers
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نویسنده
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Gnoni Martin ,Mccann Timothy ,Riva-Moscoso Adrian ,Príncipe-Meneses Fortunato S. ,Chambergo-Michilot Diego
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منبع
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Current Medical Mycology - 2021 - دوره : 7 - شماره : 4 - صفحه:34 -37
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چکیده
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Background and purpose: histoplasma capsulatum is the cause of a prevalent fungal disease in certain regions in the united states of america, like ohio and the mississippi river. its clinical manifestations range from asymptomatic to life-threatening diseases, according to the immune system. a definitive diagnosis is made by biopsy. case report: two middle-aged brothers presented with a nine-day history of severe progressive dyspnea. both were living in cincinnati, ohio, and encountered bird droppings 7 days prior to symptoms while working on a roofing project. it should be mentioned that they were not wearing masks. after extensive testing, they were diagnosed with acute pulmonary histoplasmosis. both were successfully treated with azole-derivative fungal therapy. conclusion: this is the first case of histoplasmosis acquired through occupational exposure related to roofing and is unique given the two patients were siblings.
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کلیدواژه
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Fungal ,Histoplasmosis ,Ohio ,Spores ,United States
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آدرس
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Good Samaritan Hospital, Department Of Internal Medicine, Usa. University Of Louisville, Health Sciences Center, Department Of Medicine, Usa, , Usa, Peruvian University Of Applied Sciences, School Of Medicine, Peru, Peruvian University Of Applied Sciences, School Of Medicine, Peru, Scientific University Of The South, School Of Medicine, Peru
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پست الکترونیکی
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diegochm1705@gmail.com
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