We report a cluster of 4 cases of acute histoplasmosis (1 culture proven and 3 with positive serology, of which 2 were symptomatic) associated with exposure to soil during a golf course renovation. Patients in western Canada with compatible symptoms should be tested for histoplasmosis, regardless of their travel or exposure history.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3291405 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid1201.051083 | DOI Listing |
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