Paracoccidioidomycosis
Paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) is a systemic granulomatous fungal infection caused primarily by Paracoccidioides brasiliensis and Paracoccidioides lutzii. Endemic to Latin America, particularly Brazil, PCM primarily affects…
Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis
Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) is a severe fungal infection caused by Aspergillus species, predominantly affecting immunocompromised individuals. It occurs when fungal spores, inhaled into the…
Histoplasmosis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection caused by inhaling the spores of Histoplasma capsulatum, a fungus commonly found in soil enriched with bird or bat droppings.…
Chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis
Overview of Chronic Pulmonary Histoplasmosis Chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis is a progressive fungal infection caused by Histoplasma capsulatum. This condition predominantly affects individuals with pre-existing pulmonary…