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Most people who breathe in histoplasmosis spores never get sick — some do
Symptoms usually show up 3 to 17 days later and look like the flu.
The CDC says that most of the time, people who breathe in the spores don't get sick.
When they do, symptoms can include fever, cough, fatigue, chills, headache, chest pain, and body aches — usually 3 to 17 days after exposure.
The risk is higher for people with HIV/AIDS, organ transplant recipients, people taking corticosteroids, adults over 55, and infants. If you've been around droppings and feel sick, tell your doctor about it.
📚 Source: CDC — About Histoplasmosis
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