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*Caused by [[Yeast-like fungi|''Histoplasma capsulatum'']]
 
*Caused by [[Yeast-like fungi|''Histoplasma capsulatum'']]
 
*Gross lesions in lungs:
 
*Gross lesions in lungs:
**Firm encapsulated granulomas ([[Lungs Inflammatory - Pathology#Granulomatous pneumonia|granulomatous pneumonia]])
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**Firm encapsulated granulomas ([[Granulomatous Pneumonia|granulomatous pneumonia]])
 
*Microscopic lesions:
 
*Microscopic lesions:
 
**Macrophages with inracytoplasmic yeasts
 
**Macrophages with inracytoplasmic yeasts
 
*Also in other tissues
 
*Also in other tissues
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==Test yourself with the Systemic Mycoses Flashcards==
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[[Systemic_Mycoses_-_Flashcards#Histoplasmosis|Histoplasmosis Flashcards]]
       
[[Category:Systemic_Mycoses]]
 
[[Category:Systemic_Mycoses]]
[[Category:To_Do_-_Fungi]]
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[[Category:To_Do_-_Clinical]]
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[[Category:Respiratory Fungal Infections]]
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