Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 22 - Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System - Questions For Review - Multiple Choice - Page 712: 7

Answer

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Histoplasmosis is a systemic disease caused by a fungus, Histoplasma capsulatum. It is found in the droppings of bats, chickens, starlings, and blackbirds. Clinical features of the infection are chest pain, fever, headache, shortness of breath, and dry unproductive cough.
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