Blastomycosis is caused by a fungus called Blastomyces, which lives in moist soil and decomposing wood and leaves.
"Blastomycosis is treated with antifungal medications in people and in dogs," Segaloff said. "Depending on the severity of the infection, treatment last for six months to one year."lungs
to other parts of the body, such as the skin, bones, joints and the central nervous system, the CDC noted. "Clinicians and veterinarians should consider blastomycosis among patients who have compatible symptoms and live in or have traveled to areas where thefungus is endemic," Segaloff said. "This is particularly important among patients with respiratory symptoms that resist treatment with antibiotics. Early recognition and treatment with appropriate antifungal medications help prevent severe blastomycosis.
Infectious disease expert Dr. Marc Siegel, a clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City, noted that blastomycosis is notBlastomycosis not preventable, and it may not be possible to completely avoid being exposed to the fungus in areas where it is common. "Immunocompromised people have a poor prognosis, but overall prognosis is good and is 80% to 95% percent successful, but early identification and treatment is key," Siegel said. The most commonly recommended antifungal drug is
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