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PRO/AH/EDR> Histoplasmosis – Dominican Republic: (ST) tunnel cleaners, 2015
Histoplasmosis -- Dominican RepublicBackground----------"Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection associated with exposure to bat guano. An outbreak of an unknown severe febrile illness occurred among tunnel workers in the Dominican Republic (DR), and resulted in several deaths. We conducted an investigation to confirm etiology and recommend control measures.Methods-------"A case was defined as fever and greater than or equal to 2 symptoms consistent with histoplasmosis in a tunnel worker, July-September, Read more [...]
