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. 1977 Apr 29;60(3):163-5.
doi: 10.1007/BF00448409.

Isolation of Histoplasma capsulatum from the air in the Aguas Buenas Caves, Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico

J R Carvajal Zamora

Isolation of Histoplasma capsulatum from the air in the Aguas Buenas Caves, Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico

J R Carvajal Zamora. Mycopathologia. .

Abstract

White mice were used to isolate H. capsulatum from the air in the Aguas Buenas Caves, Puerto Rico. Based on the infection of mice, the ten test sites yielded positive results for the presence of the fungus. Air currents through this cave are believed to be the most important factor responsible for the even distribution of H. capsulatum. Cultural differences concerning spore concentrations were observed. Age and sex of the exposed mice do not seem to play a role in acquiring histoplasmosis.

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