Primary pulmonary histoplasmosis is caused by inhalation of
Histoplasma capsulatum
''Histoplasma capsulatum'' is a species of dimorphic fungus. Its sexual form is called ''Ajellomyces capsulatus''. It can cause pulmonary and disseminated histoplasmosis.
''H. capsulatum'' is "distributed worldwide, except in Antarctica, but m ...
spores, and approximately 10% of people with this acute infection develop
erythema nodosum
Erythema nodosum (EN) is an inflammatory condition characterized by inflammation of the fat cells under the skin, resulting in tender red nodules or lumps that are usually seen on both shins. It can be caused by a variety of conditions, and typi ...
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Histoplasmosis
Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection caused by '' Histoplasma capsulatum''. Symptoms of this infection vary greatly, but the disease affects primarily the lungs. Occasionally, other organs are affected; called disseminated histoplasmosis, it can ...
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Mycosis-related cutaneous conditions
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