Histoplasmosis cluster, golf course, Canada

Emerg Infect Dis. 2006 Jan;12(1):163-5. doi: 10.3201/eid1201.051083.

Abstract

We report a cluster of 4 cases of acute histoplasmosis (1 culture proven and 3 with positive serology, of which 2 were symptomatic) associated with exposure to soil during a golf course renovation. Patients in western Canada with compatible symptoms should be tested for histoplasmosis, regardless of their travel or exposure history.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Canada / epidemiology
  • Disease Outbreaks*
  • Female
  • Golf*
  • Histoplasmosis / epidemiology*
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / epidemiology
  • Male