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blastomycosis::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | fungal infection, mycosis |
| Has types | chromoblastomycosis |
| Derivation | blastomycotic |
Examples of blastomycosis
blastomycosis
After months of medical crises and tests, we learned he was infected with blastomycosis.
From the dallasnews.com
The treatment for blastomycosis is a strong antifungal medication.
From the orlandosentinel.com
This fungus can cause an uncommon form of pneumonia called blastomycosis when spores are inhaled.
From the newscientist.com
Only one or two in 100,000 people are infected by the blastomycosis fungus, even where it's prevalent.
From the DesMoinesRegister.com
- Any of several infections of the skin or mucous membrane caused by Blastomyces
- Blastomycosis (also known as "North American blastomycosis," "Blastomycetic dermatitis," and "Gilchrist's disease") is a fungal infection caused by the organism Blastomyces dermatitidis. Endemic to portions of North America, blastomycosis causes clinical symptoms similar to histoplasmosis.
- A disease in man caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis (teleomorph in Ajellomyces dermatitidis).
