AI Article Synopsis
- Histoplasmosis is a disease commonly found in various parts of the U.S., which clinicians need to recognize for accurate diagnosis, especially when it involves the heart (pericarditis).
- Doctors should understand the strengths and weaknesses of different tests used to identify the fungus causing histoplasmosis.
- More research is required to evaluate the effectiveness of antifungal treatments specifically for histoplasmosis pericarditis.
Article Abstract
Histoplasmosis is an endemic disease in many regions of the United States. Physicians must be aware of the clinical syndromes and take advantage of epidemiologic clues when diagnosing histoplasmosis pericarditis. Clinicians must also be familiar with the uses and limitations of a battery of serologic and mycologic tests. Finally, further clinical trials are needed to study the role of antifungal therapy in the treatment of histoplasmosis pericarditis.
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