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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Serge Korjian M.D.

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Epidemiology & Demographics

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Endemic Regions

  • Histoplasma capsulatum is distributed worldwide, except in Antarctica, but most often associated with river valleys.
  • It is most commonly reported in the Ohio and Mississippi river valleys in the United States, but is observed throughout the Midwestern and Southern US.
  • Histoplasmosis is reportable in the following states and U.S. territories:
  • Alabama
  • Arkansas
  • Delaware
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Kentucky
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Nebraska
  • Pennsylvania
  • Puerto Rico
  • Rhode Island
  • Wisconsin
  • Outbreaks have been reported associated with travel to many countries in Central and South America, most often associated with visiting caves.[1]

References

  1. Chiller, TM. Chapter 3 Infectious Diseases Related to Travel. Histoplasmosis. Available at: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2016/infectious-diseases-related-to-travel/histoplasmosis. Accessed February 2, 2016.