noun
- A fungal infection caused by inhaling spores of Histoplasma capsulatum, typically affecting the lungs and sometimes spreading to other organs.
Usage: Medical term; Uncountable noun
Examples
- Histoplasmosis is commonly found in areas with soil contaminated by bird or bat droppings.
- The patient was diagnosed with histoplasmosis after exploring caves in the Ohio River Valley.
- Symptoms of histoplasmosis can range from mild respiratory illness to severe pneumonia.
- Antifungal medications are used to treat histoplasmosis in symptomatic patients.
- Workers in agriculture and construction face increased risk of histoplasmosis exposure.