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(B40.2) Pulmonary blastomycosis, unspecified
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7 358 in individuals diagnosis pulmonary blastomycosis, unspecified confirmed
Diagnosis pulmonary blastomycosis, unspecified is diagnosed Men are 8.94% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis pulmonary blastomycosis, unspecified
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis pulmonary blastomycosis, unspecified
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease pulmonary blastomycosis, unspecified - 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 pulmonary blastomycosis, unspecified
Absence or low individual and public risk
Pulmonary blastomycosis, unspecified - what does this mean
Pulmonary blastomycosis is an infection caused by the fungus blastomyces dermatitidis. it is spread through the inhalation of airborne fungal spores from soil or decaying organic matter, and can cause symptoms such as fever, cough, chest pain, and difficulty breathing. the infection can spread to other parts of the body, including the skin, bones, and joints. treatment typically involves antifungal medications.
What happens during the disease - pulmonary blastomycosis, unspecified
Pulmonary blastomycosis is an infection caused by the fungus blastomyces dermatitidis, which is typically inhaled in the form of fungal spores. these spores then travel to the lungs where they can cause inflammation and nodular lesions. in some cases, the infection can spread to other organs and cause severe symptoms, such as fever, cough, chest pain, and difficulty breathing. without proper diagnosis and treatment, pulmonary blastomycosis can be fatal.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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25 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Pulmonary blastomycosis, unspecified - Prevention
Pulmonary blastomycosis, unspecified can be prevented by avoiding contact with soil, wood, or decaying vegetation that may contain the fungal spores that cause the disease, avoiding contact with animals that may carry the spores, wearing protective clothing when working outdoors, and avoiding activities that involve inhaling dust.