Gilchrist’s Disease

Healthy Lungs

Skin Care

Contributed byLester Fahrner, MD+1 moreJan 02, 2022

The topic Gilchrist’s Disease you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Blastomycosis.

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Blastomycosis is a rare, systemic, and serious fungal infection caused by breathing in a fungus called Blastomyces dermatitidis, which is found in wood and soil
The fungus enters through the lungs and spreads to other parts of the body and may affect the skin, bones, joints, and other organs. Individuals with weak immune systems are more at risk for widespread disease
If Blastomycosis only affects the lungs and the infection is mild, typically no pulmonary symptoms are present. Symptoms are usually manifested when the infection spreads to other body organs
Generally, mild infection that is limited to the lungs requires no treatment. Anti-fungal medications are the treatment of choice in the case of disseminated infection. With appropriate treatment, Blastomycosis has a good prognosis

Please find comprehensive information on Blastomycosis regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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Krish Tangella MD, MBA

Pathology, Medical Editorial Board, DoveMed Team

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Lester Fahrner, MD

Chief Medical Officer, DoveMed Team

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