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Review
. 2025 Mar;39(1):145-161.
doi: 10.1016/j.idc.2024.11.009. Epub 2024 Dec 18.

Histoplasmosis

Emily M Eichenberger  1 , Jessica S Little  2 , John W Baddley  3
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Review

Histoplasmosis

Emily M Eichenberger et al. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2025 Mar.

Abstract

This review provides an update of histoplasmosis, covering the changing epidemiology, pathogenesis, disease manifestations, diagnostic strategies, and management considerations for immunocompetent and immunocompromised populations.

Keywords: Dimorphic fungi; Endemic mycosis; Histoplasma capsulatum; Histoplasmosis; Itraconazole.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure The authors have nothing to disclose.

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