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Preventing Histoplasmosis

If you might be exposed to bird or bat droppings, wear a face mask. If you have a weakened immune system, completely avoid bird and bat droppings.

RESOURCES:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/

CANADIAN RESOURCES:

Communicable Disease Control Unit
Manitoba Health
http://www.gov.mb.ca/

Public Health Agency of Canada
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca

References:

Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment . Lange Medical Books; 2001.

Family Practice Sourcebook . Mosby; 2000.

Ferri's Clinical Advisor . Mosby; 2000.

The Little Black Book of Primary Care . Blackwell Science; 1999.

Last reviewed November 2008 by Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Talk about it in the:
Histoplasmosis Support Group

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