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Blastomycosis

传染科

Common symptoms

感染性发热、骨膜反应、岳晗、肉芽肿、骨硬化、脓肿

The pathology of disease

Blastomycosis (North American/Gilchrist disease) mainly affects lung/skin/bone, caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis; probably saprophyte in soil/wood; infects horses/dogs. Protective measures in endemic areas. Initial URTI then weeks later fever/arthralgia/myalgia; minority develop bone/joint inflammation; chronic fistulae.

Common Symptoms

Infectious fever; periosteal reaction; Yue Han; granuloma; osteosclerosis; abscess

Causes and Pathogenesis

B. dermatitidis; not isolated in nature; dimorphic (yeast in tissue, mycelial at 26-28°C); interconvertible.

Treatment

Drug therapy, supportive therapy

Preventive Measures

Protect against skin trauma; masks; disinfect wounds; clean animals; exercise to boost immunity.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Infectious Diseases department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.