What is histoplasmosis?

Histoplasmosis is a disease caused when airborne spores of the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum are inhaled into the lungs. The spores of the fungus are often found in soil and becomes airborne when the soil is disturbed. Symptoms include, fever, chills, muscle aches, chest pains, and a dry cough.

How do members experience histoplasmosis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with histoplasmosis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for histoplasmosis*

Who has histoplasmosis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 4
30s 7
40s 5
50s 13
60s 18
70+ 3

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 12
Female 39