noun
- a fungal infection caused by inhaling spores of the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis, typically affecting the lungs and sometimes spreading to other organs
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with blastomycosis after developing persistent lung symptoms.
- Blastomycosis is more common in areas near waterways and wooded regions.
- Treatment for blastomycosis typically involves antifungal medications.
- The doctor suspected blastomycosis based on the chest X-ray findings.
- Blastomycosis can sometimes spread from the lungs to the skin or bones.
- Early detection of blastomycosis improves treatment outcomes significantly.