Histoplasma spp. antibodies

Histoplasmosis

Histoplasmosis - a fungal infection caused by Histoplasma capsulatum causing pulmonary lesions. Histoplasmosis occurs worldwide, endemic regions include the Ohio and Mississippi River valleys, southern Pennsylvania and Texas in the United States. Infection occurs by inhaling spores that are found in soil or contaminated. The disease occurs in acute, disseminated or chronic. The test involves looking for antibodies in the serum against Histoplasma capsulatum.