Histoplasmosis, also referred to as Darling's disease, is mainly caused by the thermally dimorphic fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. It is usually contracted by inhaling fungal spores found in soil contaminated with bat or bird droppings, often during activities like cave exploration. Although endemic in certain regions of India, such as the eastern part, and sporadically in southern and northern states, histoplasmosis can manifest with varied clinical presentations, ranging from asymptomatic to severe disseminated disease affecting multiple organs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA middle-aged woman presented with history of fatigue, low mood, swelling of limbs, and facial puffiness. On detailed history taking, she also complained of salt craving, secondary amenorrhea, and loss of libido for almost a decade. Investigations revealed pan-hypopituitarism.
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