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Coccidioidomycosis - chest X-ray Fungus

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Histoplasmosis - chronic pulmonary

Alternative Names: Chronic cavitary histoplasmosis Prevention: Avoiding travel to areas where Histoplasma capsulatum is found would prevent exposure, but this may not be practical. Text Continues Below Avoid bird or bat droppings if you are in one of these areas, especially if you are immunosuppressed.

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