Q: Which doctor should I consult?
A: Physicians who are qualified in General Medicine can treat the disease. Sometimes, the help of Infectious Disease specialists may be required
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Q: What is ocular histoplasmosis?
A: Ocular Histoplasmosis is a disease caused by the spread of Histoplasma capsulatum to the eyes. It can cause defective vision in later stages.
Q: Is histoplasmosis treatable?
A: Histoplasmosis is a treatable disease, but it might cause complications even if completely cured. Ocular Histoplasmosis is treatable but not curable.
Q: Can Histoplasmosis be life threatening?
A: Yes in severe cases and immuno-compromised this is a possibility. In the patients who are hospitalized for histoplasmosis in the U.S., a study estimated the crude mortality rate to be approximately 5% for children and 8% for adults.
