What Is Histoplasmosis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Complications
Histoplasmosis can result in acute respiratory distress syndrome. This is a very dangerous condition where damage to the lungs causes the alveoli to fill with fluid, thus preventing the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. The condition can also cause damage to the adrenal glands, which can affect the function of the patient’s organs.
The infection can also cause pericarditis, which is a type of heart condition that causes swelling of the heart. Meningitis is another possibility, which is the inflammation of the membrane that helps to protect the spinal cord and the brain. These complications can usually be prevented with treatment.
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