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(B40.0) Acute pulmonary blastomycosis
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7 358 in individuals diagnosis acute pulmonary blastomycosis confirmed
Diagnosis acute pulmonary blastomycosis is diagnosed Men are 8.94% more likely than Women
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0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis acute pulmonary blastomycosis
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Risk Group for the Disease acute pulmonary blastomycosis - Men aged 45-49 and Women aged 80-84
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 15-19, 30-34, 40-49, 55-59, 65-69, 75-79
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 5-14, 20-29, 35-39, 50-54, 60-64, 70-74, 80-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-34, 40-54, 65-69, 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 35-39, 55-64, 70-89
Disease Features acute pulmonary blastomycosis
Absence or low individual and public risk
Acute pulmonary blastomycosis - what does this mean
Acute pulmonary blastomycosis is an infectious disease caused by the fungus blastomyces dermatitidis. it is contracted by inhaling the airborne spores of the fungus, which can then lead to infection in the lungs. symptoms of acute pulmonary blastomycosis can include fever, chest pain, and coughing up blood.
What happens during the disease - acute pulmonary blastomycosis
Acute pulmonary blastomycosis is a rare fungal infection caused by the inhalation of the blastomyces dermatitidis fungus. the fungus can enter the lungs and cause inflammation and scarring of the tissue, leading to coughing, chest pain, and difficulty breathing. in some cases, the infection can spread to other organs such as the lymph nodes, brain, and skin. treatment typically involves antifungal medications, but may also include surgery or other interventions to reduce symptoms and prevent the spread of infection.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Chest X-ray
- CT scan
- Bronchoscopy
- Sputum cultures
- Serological tests
- Tissue biopsy
- Blood cultures
- Pulmonary function tests
- Lung tissue cultures
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the Treatment: To reduce the symptoms of Acute Pulmonary Blastomycosis and prevent its spread.
- Administer antifungal medications, such as itraconazole, amphotericin B, or fluconazole.
- Provide oxygen therapy.
- Monitor vital signs.
- Provide education about the disease and its treatment.
- Encourage the patient to rest and avoid physical exertion.
- Encourage the patient to drink plenty of fluids.
- Monitor the patient for signs and symptoms of infection.
- Perform pulmonary function tests.
- Perform chest X-rays and other imaging tests to assess the extent of the infection.
- Perform laboratory tests to monitor the patient's condition.
- Perform bronchoscopy to obtain tissue samples for analysis.
- Refer the patient to a specialist for further evaluation and treatment.
25 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Acute pulmonary blastomycosis - Prevention
Acute pulmonary blastomycosis can be prevented by avoiding contact with soil or dust that may contain the fungus, wearing protective clothing when gardening or working outdoors, and using insect repellent to avoid insect bites that may spread the fungus to humans. additionally, people should avoid contact with animals that may carry the fungus and use antibiotics to treat any fungal infections.