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A rare case of miliary blastomycosis
Laura E Ramirez1, Alexander K Foyt1, Noureldien Darwish2
1Albany Medical College, Albany, NY, USA.
Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
|April 17, 2025
Summary
Blastomycosis, a fungal infection, is increasingly reported in New York. This case shows severe lung infection in an immunocompetent patient, stressing early diagnosis importance.
Area of Science:
- Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Blastomycosis is a fungal infection caused by *Blastomyces dermatitidis*.
- Clinical presentation varies widely, from asymptomatic to disseminated disease.
- The Capital District of New York (CDNY) is not traditionally considered endemic for Blastomycosis.
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