Histoplasma capsulatum

Histoplasma capsulatum  Histoplasma capsulatum A dimorphic fungus mold in soil (↓ temperature, “mold in the cold”) yeast in Tissue (↑ Temperature) Non encapsulated  The only medically important capsulated fungus is cryptococcus. Source of Infection: Infection is acquired by inhalation of microconidia (small spores) in dust contaminated with bird or bat dropping. cave exploring/spelunking endemic to Mississippi and Ohio […]