Histoplasmosis is also called as cave or darling disease that is an infectious disorder of lungs. It happens if someone inhales the fungus Histoplasma Capsulatum that exists in caves near forests. Many Michigan birds and pets may have this disease and they can suffer Ann Arbor human beings from this chronic disorder that is extremely risky.

Signs and Symptoms:
If you are studying Histoplasmosis, you will come to know many notable signs and symptoms that are enough big that you can confirm this disorder. Most people ignore early signs of this infection and later on they may suffer from HIV/AIDS that is a dangerous health disorder among the humans. Major signs and symptoms of the Histoplasmosis are;

Severe body aches

Fever

Headache

Cough

Fatigue

Vomiting

Chills

Chest pain

Muscle sprains

Breath shortness

Red bumps on legs

Chest pain etc.

Infection Sources:
Histoplasmosis has some natural sources that cause this chronic disorder among the human beings as well as some animals. It is believed that bats and rats may get this disorder and transfer to human beings through their breath, feces and urine. However, Histoplasma Capsulatum Fungus Spores are big sources of transferring this disease to humans.

Risks and Prevention:
No Michigan individual should worry about Histoplasmosis as this disease is not a contagious one in any circumstance. However, it may suffer a patient from poor or totally failed immunity system, severe lungs problem, and failure of lungs, HIV/AIDS and Failure or infection of major organs inside the body.

How to Prevent?
You can prevent it by avoiding organ transplant, following precautions for HIV/AIDS, ignoring high potency and serious medication and living with wild mammals.

How to Diagnose:
Doctors and health professional's use following methods to test and diagnose Histoplasmosis in human beings.

X-Rays of chest

Blood sample

Urine sample

Microscopic research

CT Scans etc.

Proper Treatment:
Basically, Histoplasmosis is treatable only if it begins and is in early stages. If you detect some signs, you must contact with a Michigan doctor. Basically, antifungal medication is the best treatment ever to reduce effects of chronic infection and lets the patients recover fast.

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