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.
What happens if histoplasmosis goes untreated?
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.
How long does it take to get rid of histoplasmosis?
Depending on the severity of the infection and the person's immune status, the course of treatment can range from 3 months to 1 year. Many people will need antifungal treatment for histoplasmosis.
Can histoplasmosis symptoms come and go?
In most cases, histoplasmosis causes mild flu-like symptoms that appear between 3 and 17 days after exposure to the fungus. These symptoms include fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, cough and chest discomfort. In these milder forms, most symptoms go away on their own in a few weeks.
Can histoplasmosis last for years?
In people who have weakened immune systems, histoplasmosis can remain hidden in the body for months or years and then cause symptoms later (also called a relapse of infection).
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