Blastomyces

• Lung Infections
• Skin Infections
• Bone Infections
• Nose Infections
• Mouth Infections
• Blood Infections (rare)

• Cough
• Spitting up Blood
• Skin Ulcers with Abscesses
• Ulcers in the Mouth
• Ulcers in the Nose
• Weakness

• Airborne

Clinical Information

• Respiratory problems must be differentiated from tuberculosis, coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, and paracoccidioidomycosis.
• Generally this problem is found East of the Mississippi River but cases are fairly common around San Francisco.
• This mold loves moist areas and attacks a wide variety of body systems. Because of its love for moisture and heat, the lungs are very vulnerable to this mold. It has been linked to a wide range of skin infections. If it gets into the blood stream the toxins of Blastomyces will settle in bones, which will require long and painful therapy.