The main symptoms of histoplasmosis are:
- Fever; Chill; Headaches; Difficulty breathing; Dry cough; Chest pain; Development of arthritis; Night sweats; Weight loss; Reddish lesions on the skin;
The symptoms described above can be treated by taking Itraconazole or Amphotericin B, used for 6 to 12 weeks according to the doctor's guidance. While mild cases can be cured spontaneously, due to a natural protection of the body, the most serious cases can be fatal if not properly treated.
Histoplasmosis is a ringworm caused by a fungus called Histoplasma capsulatum , which affects internal organs. The human being is infected through the inhalation of fungi, and the manifestation of symptoms depends on the severity of the disease, which in some cases can spread throughout the individual's body.
The symptoms of histoplasmosis usually manifest from 3 to 17 days after the individual is exposed to the fungus.
AIDS patients have a rapid progression of symptoms with great weight loss and skin lesions. Histoplasmosis can become chronic in these individuals due to their deficiency in the immune system.
