Blastomycosis risk factors
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: ; Vidit Bhargava, M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
The risk factors are not well established for the acquisition of blastomycosis in endemic areas. However, studies conducted over a period of several years, point out the role of moist soil rich in organic debris as a source of transmission.
Risk Factors
- Woody areas especially in endemic areas, people working outdoors including farmers, forest workers, hunters, campers etc are slightly more predisposed.[1]
- Immuno-suppression puts individuals at a greater risk of infection.
- Independent risk factors include:
- Immuno-suppression from any reason.
- Collagen vascular disease.
- Being an outdoor worker.
- Contact with a person having blastomycosis.
- Canine blastomycosis did not cause the disease in human beings.