Abstract

Think fungus–prevention and control of fungal infections.

Highlights

  • Inhalation exposures to Chlamydia psittaci have occurred occasionally in environments containing the manure of certain birds, and exposure to the rabies virus is a health risk for workers who must handle dead bats

  • C. neoformans is the infectious agent of the fungal disease cryptococcosis

  • C. neoformans uses the creatinine in avian feces as a nitrogen source

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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

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Authors and Acknowledgments
What is histoplasmosis?
How is histoplasmosis diagnosed?
Serologic tests
Histoplasmin skin test
Posting health risk warnings
Communicating health risks to workers
Disinfecting contaminated material
Disposing of waste
Wearing personal protective equipment
Assigned protection factors
Respirator selection
What personal protective equipment other than respirators should workers wear?
Respirator type
Cryptococcus neoformans
Chlamydia psittaci
What are the symptoms of histoplasmosis?
Who can get histoplasmosis?
What is the treatment for histoplasmosis?
Findings
Where can I get more information about histoplasmosis?
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