Symptoms of HISTOPLASMOSIS

Infections with Histoplasmosis may produce little or not symptoms. The mildest form of the disease may produce, mild fever cough and generalized weakness. The second form of the disease occurs when the fungus gains access to the bloodstream and spreads to other areas. There are lumps in neck, armpit or groin. Often, there are ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract or mouth. The chronic form of the disease is similar to tuberculosis. There is shortness of breath and cough. Widespread, or disseminated, Histoplasmosis can occur when the body's defense system, or immune system, is compromised. This can occur in people with cancer, chronic infections or AIDS. Chronic, widespread and pulmonary disease can lead to loss of appetite, diarrhea ,weight loss and fever.