Histoplasmosis in the community environment: A silent and hidden threat for children
Written by Marius P. Kuate Ngouanom Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection caused by a microorganism, called Histoplasma capsulatum. This microorganism is found in areas where soil is enriched with bird or bat droppings. A fungus (spores) develops around these droppings and when the soil is disturbed these spores can be inhaled, leading to infection. Additional […]