Generalized non-fatal histoplasmosis in an infant

A case of systemic infection with Histoplasma capsulatum with recovery is reported. The organisms were recovered from the blood, bone marrow, and liver. No specific therapy was administered. Change in skin sensitivity to histoplasmin from negative in the early stage to positive in the convalescent s...

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 1949-03, Vol.3 (3), p.296-302
Main Authors: BLUMBERG, R W, RUCHMAN, I, JOHANSMANN, R J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Histoplasmosis
Humans
Infant
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Summary:A case of systemic infection with Histoplasma capsulatum with recovery is reported. The organisms were recovered from the blood, bone marrow, and liver. No specific therapy was administered. Change in skin sensitivity to histoplasmin from negative in the early stage to positive in the convalescent stage was noted. No cross reactions with various other fungus antigens were observed.
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.3.3.296