Risk Factors
A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition. Risk factors for histoplasmosis include:
- Having a job that puts you in contact with bird or bat droppings (such as an aviary)
- Being involved in activities that put you in contact with bird or bat droppings (such as cave exploration)
- Keeping birds as pets
- Living along river valleys
- Living in Mississippi, Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, or Tennessee
- Living in eastern Canada, Mexico, Central or South America, southeast Asia, or Africa
- Having recently traveled to a location where histoplasmosis is common
- Having a medical condition that weakens your immune system (especially HIV )
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright © 2012 EBSCO Publishing All rights reserved.
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