Cave Disease

A trivial name for pulmonary histoplasmosis which affects explorers—spelunkers of bat-infested caves; bat dung is an optimal growth medium for H capsulatum

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Fears trapped Thailand boys have CAVE DISEASE which can lie undetected for 17 days and then kill you

Thailand cave rescue of 12 boys and coach to be turned into $60m Hollywood movie with A-list cast; Film maker Michael Scott, CEO of Pure Flix Entertainment, was already at the rescue site as the eyes of the world watched the carefully planned operation to save 12 boys and their coach

The group will be carefully examined and also checked for signs of cave disease, a potentially fatal lung infection caused by bat and bird droppings.

RESCUED 4 'EXHAUSTED' MIRACLE OF THE CAVES: HERO DIVERS LEAD CHILDREN TO SAFETY First boys complete gruelling journey out of cave thanks to daring mission

Overexposure to bird droppings can also cause Histoplasmosis, (Cave Disease) which mimics flu-like symptoms and can be fatal if left untreated.