Blastomycosis

Definition:

Blastomycosis is a fungal infection caused by the organism Blastomyces dermatitidis, is a dimorphic fungus that grows as a filamentous mold in the environment and as budding yeast in human tissue. Blastomycosis is primarily a pulmonary infection, but dissemination occurs frequently and leads to involvement of skin, bones and joints, the genitourinary tract, and other areas.

References:

[1]. Jeannina A Smith, et al. Blastomycosis. Proc Am Thorac Soc. 2010 May;7(3):173-80. [Content Brief]

[2]. Jeannina A Smith, et al. New Developments in Blastomycosis. Semin Respir Crit Care Med. 2015 Oct;36(5):715-28. [Content Brief]

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