Histoplasmosis A Comprehensive Study of Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment

• Other Authors: Dantes, Elena (Editor), Dumea, Elena (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: IntechOpen 2023
• Series: Infectious Diseases 24
• Subjects: Infectious & contagious diseases; histoplasma capsulatum, drug delivery, hiv, nanotechnology, liposomes, immunosuppression
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

The true incidence of histoplasmosis remains difficult to ascertain due to the lack of mandatory notification of the disease, resulting in an underestimation of its actual burden. Given the high mortality rate, especially for disseminated forms in immunocompromised patients, we must remain vigilant...