Blastomycosis
Blastomycosis is an uncommon, but potentially serious
fungal infection. It primarily affects the lungs and skin and is caused
by the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis. The illness that can result from
exposure to this organism is extremely variable. Infected individuals
may not develop any symptoms or may develop mild and rapidly improving
respiratory symptoms; a very serious progressive illness involving
multiple organ systems can occur in untreated patients.
General information
Blastomycosis
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Information for health professionals
This is a Wisconsin Disease Surveillance Category II disease:
Report to
the patient's local public health department electronically, through the Wisconsin
Electronic Disease Surveillance System
(WEDSS), by mail or fax using an Acute and Communicable Disease Case
Report F44151 (PDF,
167 KB) or by other means within 72 hours upon recognition of a
case. DHS
Communicable Disease Reporting
Wisconsin case reporting and public health follow-up guidelines: Blastomycosis
EpiNet (PDF, 15 KB)
Wisconsin
routine Blastomycosis Follow-up Worksheet (PDF,
35 KB)
Contacts
Wisconsin
Local Health Departments - Regional offices - Tribal agencies
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Last Revised:
June 13, 2012 |
