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histoplasmosis (hist-oh-plaz-moh-sis) n. an infection caused by inhaling spores of the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. The primary pulmonary form usually produces no symptoms or harmful effects. Occasionally, progressive histoplasmosis, which resembles tuberculosis, develops. The fungus may spread via the bloodstream to attack the liver, spleen, lymph nodes, or intestine. Symptomatic disease is treated with intravenous amphotericin.

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