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Histoplasma capsulatum |
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Histoplasma capsulatum Etymology: Gk, histos + plasma + L, capsula, little box a dimorphic fungal organism that is a single budding yeast at body temperature and a mold at room temperature. It is the causative organism in histoplasmosis, common in the Mississippi River Valley. The fungus, spread by airborne spores from soil contaminated with excreta from birds or infected bats, acts as a parasite on the cells of the reticuloendothelial system. See also histoplasmosis. Histoplasma a genus of fungi belonging to the phylum Ascomycota. Histoplasma capsulatum a species of pathogenic fungi that cause histoplasmosis. The fungi appear in tissues as small, single oval bodies. Histoplasma capsulatum var. farciminosum phylogenically diverse fungi within the species H. capsulatum. Called also H. farciminosum. Causes epizootic lymphangitis of horses. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Meningitis due to Histoplasma capsulatum and Mycobacterium tuberculosis in a returned traveler with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. EVALUATIONS/MEASUREMENTS: We defined a case by positive immunodiffusion serology, a [greater than or equal to] 4-fold titer rise in complement fixation between acute and convalescent sera, or positive urinary Histoplasma capsulatum (HC) antigen. Histoplasma capsulatum is a nonencapsulated, budding fungus of the Moniliaceae family. |
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