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Histoplasmosis

Recent studies by B. Munoz and co-authors add new data to histoplasmosis findings

Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, October 19th, 2010

New research, 'Molecular characterization of Histoplasma capsulatum isolated from an outbreak in treasure hunters Histoplasma capsulatum in treasure hunters,' is the subject of a report. "In Mexico, primary pulmonary histoplasmosis is the most relevant clinical form of the disease. The geographical distribution of specific strains of Histoplasma capsulatum circulating in Mexico has not been fully established," investigators in Mexico report.

"Outbreaks must be reported in order to have current, updated information on this disease, identifying new endemic areas, manner of exposure to the fungi, and molecular characterization of the causative agents. We report a recent...

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