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(B40.9) Blastomycosis, unspecified
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7 358 in individuals diagnosis blastomycosis, unspecified confirmed
Diagnosis blastomycosis, unspecified 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 blastomycosis, unspecified
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease 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 blastomycosis, unspecified
Absence or low individual and public risk
Blastomycosis, unspecified - what does this mean
Blastomycosis is a fungal infection caused by the inhalation of spores of the fungus blastomyces dermatitidis. it is a systemic infection that can affect the skin, bones, lungs, and other organs. symptoms can range from mild to severe and can include fever, chest pain, weight loss, and skin lesions. treatment typically involves antifungal medications.
What happens during the disease - blastomycosis, unspecified
Blastomycosis is a systemic fungal infection caused by the inhalation of blastomyces dermatitidis spores. the spores are then inhaled into the lungs, where they germinate and reproduce, leading to the formation of a granulomatous lesion. this lesion can spread to other organs, such as the skin, bones, and lymph nodes, causing a wide range of symptoms including fever, cough, chest pain, and skin lesions. the infection can be difficult to diagnose, as it can mimic other diseases, and is often misdiagnosed or delayed in diagnosis. treatment typically involves antifungal medications and other supportive measures.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Obtain a detailed patient history, including travel and outdoor activities.
- Order a complete blood count (CBC) to check for anemia, infection, and other abnormalities.
- Order a chest X-ray to check for signs of pulmonary blastomycosis.
- Order a sputum culture to check for the presence of the fungus in the lungs.
- Order a skin biopsy to check for the presence of the fungus in the skin.
- Order a urine culture to check for the presence of the fungus in the urinary tract.
- Order a blood culture to check for the presence of the fungus in the blood.
- Order a lymph node biopsy to check for the presence of the fungus in the lymph nodes.
- Order a CT scan to check for signs of pulmonary or other organ involvement.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce the severity and duration of blastomycosis symptoms.
- Prescribe antifungal medications to reduce the growth of the fungal infection.
- Prescribe antibiotics to reduce the severity of the symptoms.
- Recommend lifestyle changes such as avoiding outdoor activities during the peak season for the disease.
- Advise patients to avoid contact with contaminated soil or water.
- Advise patients to wear protective clothing such as long-sleeved shirts and pants when outdoors.
- Advise patients to keep their skin and nails clean and dry.
- Recommend regular check-ups with a doctor to monitor the progression of the disease.
- Encourage patients to get plenty of rest and exercise.
- Advise patients to avoid smoking and drinking alcohol.
25 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Blastomycosis, unspecified - Prevention
Prevention of blastomycosis, unspecified, includes avoiding contact with soil in areas where the disease is common, wearing gloves and protective clothing when working outdoors, and using insect repellent to reduce the risk of insect bites. additionally, it is important to keep the environment clean and dry to reduce the risk of exposure to the fungus that causes the disease.