histoplasmosis capsulatum Flashcards
1
Q
reservoir
A
birds and bats
2
Q
signs and symptoms
A
headache, weakeness, chest pain, and in severe cases –> extensive pulmonary infiltration and dissemination to other organs
3
Q
shape
A
dimorphic fungus
4
Q
exists in
A
soil contaminated with bat or bird droppings
5
Q
transmission
A
airborne
* the spores becomes airborne during cleanup or demolition project. Bat dwelling caves often have airboen spores
6
Q
commincable or non-communicable
A
non-communicable
