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Blastomycosis

Alternative Names: North American blastomycosis; Gilchrist's disease Treatment: Though not all blastomycosis infection in the lungs requires antibiotics, when the disease has spread outside of the lungs or become severe in the lungs, amphotericin B, itraconazole, or other antifungal agents may be prescribed. Periodic follow-up is recommended to detect any recurrence of the disease. Expectations (prognosis): Text Continues Below Patients with limited skin lesions and relatively mild lung involvement usually recover completely. Untreated, more severe disease is progressive and can lead to death. Complications: Large abscesses Relapse or disease recurrence Unpleasant side effects to drugs such as amphotericin B Calling your health care provider: Call your health care provider if symptoms suggesting blastomycosis occur.

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