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Can you survive with histoplasmosis?

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Outlook (Prognosis) Some people get better without treatment. An active infection will usually go away with antifungal medicine. But, the infection may leave scarring inside the lung. The death rate is higher for people with untreated disseminated histoplasmosis who have a weakened immune system.


What is the survival rate of histoplasmosis?

One study of patients who were hospitalized for histoplasmosis in the U.S. estimated the crude mortality rate to be approximately 5% for children and 8% for adults. Another study found a six-month mortality rate of 4% among patients with symptomatic histoplasmosis.

Can you recover from histoplasmosis?

For most people, the symptoms of histoplasmosis will go away within a few weeks to a month. However, some people have symptoms that last longer than this, especially if the infection becomes severe.

Can histoplasmosis be fatal?

Severe histoplasmosis Called disseminated histoplasmosis, it can affect nearly any part of your body, including your mouth, liver, central nervous system, skin and adrenal glands. If untreated, disseminated histoplasmosis is usually fatal.

Does histoplasmosis have long term effects?

A histoplasmosis infection usually causes mild to moderate symptoms. However, in those who have problems with immunosuppression, such as older people, it can be more severe. For some people, the infection can lead to long-term complications.

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