Blastomycosis

Definition

Blastomycosis is a rare infection that may develop when people inhale a fungus called Blastomyces dermatitidis, a fungus that is found in moist soil, particularly where there is rotting vegetation. The fungus enters the body through the lungs, infecting them. The fungus then spreads to other areas of the body.The infection may affect the skin, bones and joints, and other areas. The disease usually affects people with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV or who have had an organ transplant.

Also known as Blastomyces dermatitidis caused disease or disorder, Blastomyces dermatitidis disease or disorder, Blastomyces dermatitidis infection, Blastomyces dermatitidis infectious disease, blastomycotic infection, infection by Blastomyces dermatitidis, North American blastomycosis — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 12663 per MONDO
• ICD10CM B40 per MONDO
• ICD9 116 per MONDO
• ICD9 116.0 per MONDO
• MESH D001759 per MONDO
• NCIT C34428 per MONDO
• NCIT C34429 per MONDO
• SCTID 191950004 per MONDO
• UMLS C0005716 per MONDO

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