Abstract

DESPITE an increasing volume of literature concerning systemic mycotic infections caused by Histoplasma capsulatum and Blastomyces dermatitidis only 3 cases of dual infection have been reported in recent years.1 2 3 Two of these cases were in human beings, and 1 in a dog. Culture results of specimens from large numbers of patients suspected of having mycotic pulmonary disease indicate that dual infections may be far more prevalent than is generally recognized. Although these patients respond to the same treatment as those with single infections2 there is a definite problem in the identification of the two fungi when they are cultured together . . .

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.