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Outbreak of Histoplasmosis in a School Party That Visited a Cave in Belize: Role of Antigen Testing in Diagnosis.

Authors :
Buxton, Jane A.
Dawar, Meenakshi
Wheat, L. Joseph
Black, William A.
Ames, Nelson G.
Mugford, Marcella
Patrick, David M.
Source :
Journal of Travel Medicine. Jan/Feb2002, Vol. 9 Issue 1, p48. 3p. 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Examines the role of antigen testing in the diagnosis of histoplasmosis in a group of students and teachers who visited a cave in Belize. Risk factors and symptoms of histoplasmosis; Duration of the symptoms; Sensitivity of antigen detection in patients with subacute or chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
11951982
Volume :
9
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Travel Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
6364925
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2310/7060.2002.22444