- Histoplasmosis is an opportunistic fungal infection that can occur in the client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
The infection begins as a respiratory infection and can progress to disseminated infection.
Typical signs and symptoms include: fever, dyspnea, cough, and weight loss. Enlargement of the client’s lymph nodes, liver, and spleen may occur as well.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
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