Histoplasmosis

ICD-10 Code B39

Histoplasmosis

Definition

A disease caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. It primarily affects the lungs but can also occur as a disseminated disease that affects additional organs. The acute respiratory disease has symptoms similar to those of a cold or flu and it usually resolves without treatment in healthy individuals. The disseminated form is generally fatal if untreated.

Also known as darling disease, Histoplasma caused disease or disorder, Histoplasma disease or disorder, Histoplasma infectious disease — per MONDO

Also identified as

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Amphotericin B may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Fluconazole may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Itraconazole may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Ketoconazole may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Natamycin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)