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(B41.0) Pulmonary paracoccidioidomycosis
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327 in individuals diagnosis pulmonary paracoccidioidomycosis confirmed
Diagnosis pulmonary paracoccidioidomycosis is diagnosed Prevalent in Women Only
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0 (No mortality)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis pulmonary paracoccidioidomycosis
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease pulmonary paracoccidioidomycosis - Men aged 0 and Women aged 85-89
No Cases of the Disease Pulmonary paracoccidioidomycosis identified in Men
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-84, 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 85-89
Disease Features pulmonary paracoccidioidomycosis
Absence or low individual and public risk
Pulmonary paracoccidioidomycosis - what does this mean
Pulmonary paracoccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection caused by paracoccidioides brasiliensis. it is contracted through inhalation of airborne spores, which then travel to the lungs and cause inflammation. symptoms include fever, chest pain, and a dry cough. in severe cases, the infection can spread to other organs and cause more serious health problems.
What happens during the disease - pulmonary paracoccidioidomycosis
Pulmonary paracoccidioidomycosis is caused by the fungus paracoccidioides brasiliensis, which is found in soil and is inhaled by humans. the fungus can then cause an infection in the lungs, which leads to inflammation, tissue damage, and the formation of granulomas. in some cases, the infection can spread to other organs, such as the liver, spleen, or lymph nodes, resulting in more severe symptoms.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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139 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Pulmonary paracoccidioidomycosis - Prevention
Pulmonary paracoccidioidomycosis can be prevented by avoiding contact with soil and dust that may contain the fungus, by wearing protective clothing and masks when working in areas with high levels of soil and dust, and by avoiding contact with people who have the disease. vaccines are also available to help protect against the disease.