Blastomycosis and Pregnancy: An Unusual Postpartum Disease Course

• Main Authors: David Surprenant (Author), Monika Kaniszewska (Author), Kelli Hutchens (Author), Christine Go (Author), Paul O'Keefe (Author), James Swan (Author), Rebecca Tung (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Karger Publishers, 2015-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Blastomyces dermatitidis is responsible for systemic mycoses. It is predominantly caused by inhalation of spores and often manifests as pneumonia, which can potentially disseminate; however, direct cutaneous inoculation may also occur. Blastomycosis in the perigravid period is exceedingly rare. The...