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TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- North American blastomycosis
- Chicago disease
- Gilchrist disease
Definitions
- Fungal infection with Blastomyces dermatitidis
- Dimorphic fungus: Disease caused by inhalation of airborne spores
- Found in dead, decaying, or moist material
- Pulmonary and disseminated forms
- Fungal infection with Blastomyces dermatitidis
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
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Selected References
- Benedict K et al: Blastomycosis surveillance in 5 states, United States, 1987-2018. Emerg Infect Dis. 27(4), 2021
- Maini R et al: Pulmonary blastomycosis: a case series and review of unique radiological findings. Med Mycol Case Rep. 28:49-54, 2020
- Schwartz IS et al: Blastomycosis. Semin Respir Crit Care Med. 41(1):31-41, 2020
- Rozovsky K et al: Imaging patterns of pediatric pulmonary blastomycosis. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 212(4):905-13, 2019
- Ronald S et al: Computed tomographic scan evaluation of pulmonary blastomycosis. Can J Infect Dis Med Microbiol. 20(4):112-6, 2009
- Fang W et al: Imaging manifestations of blastomycosis: a pulmonary infection with potential dissemination. Radiographics. 27(3):641-55, 2007
- Bradsher RW et al: Blastomycosis. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 17(1):21-40, vii, 2003
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- North American blastomycosis
- Chicago disease
- Gilchrist disease
Definitions
- Fungal infection with Blastomyces dermatitidis
- Dimorphic fungus: Disease caused by inhalation of airborne spores
- Found in dead, decaying, or moist material
- Pulmonary and disseminated forms
- Fungal infection with Blastomyces dermatitidis
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Diagnosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Selected References
- Benedict K et al: Blastomycosis surveillance in 5 states, United States, 1987-2018. Emerg Infect Dis. 27(4), 2021
- Maini R et al: Pulmonary blastomycosis: a case series and review of unique radiological findings. Med Mycol Case Rep. 28:49-54, 2020
- Schwartz IS et al: Blastomycosis. Semin Respir Crit Care Med. 41(1):31-41, 2020
- Rozovsky K et al: Imaging patterns of pediatric pulmonary blastomycosis. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 212(4):905-13, 2019
- Ronald S et al: Computed tomographic scan evaluation of pulmonary blastomycosis. Can J Infect Dis Med Microbiol. 20(4):112-6, 2009
- Fang W et al: Imaging manifestations of blastomycosis: a pulmonary infection with potential dissemination. Radiographics. 27(3):641-55, 2007
- Bradsher RW et al: Blastomycosis. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 17(1):21-40, vii, 2003
