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Blastomycosis. Semin Roentgenol 1996 Jan;31(1):45-51

Date

01/01/1996

Pubmed ID

8838944

DOI

10.1016/s0037-198x(96)80039-3

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-0030052509 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   24 Citations

Abstract

Blastomycosis is a relatively uncommon disease, even in its endemic region. The clinical course and symptoms are highly variable; patients may be asymptomatic or present with severe, fulminant disease. Antifungal agents are effective against pulmonary and disseminated disease, but relapses and reactivation can occur. The radiographic findings are nonspecific, and patients are often assumed to have bacterial pneumonia, malignancy, tuberculosis, or sarcoidosis before the correct diagnosis is made.

Author List

Kuzo RS, Goodman LR

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adult
Antifungal Agents
Blastomycosis
Child
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Lung Diseases, Fungal
Male
Middle Aged
Radiography
Recurrence