Blastomycosis risk factors

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: ; Vidit Bhargava, M.B.B.S [2] Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [3]

Overview

The risk factors are not well established for the acquisition of blastomycosis in endemic areas. However, studies conducted over a period of several years, point out the role of moist soil rich in organic debris as a source of transmission.

Risk Factors

Woody areas especially in endemic areas
People working outdoors in endemic areas including farmers, forest workers, hunters, campers are slightly more predisposed.^[1]
Immunosuppression
Collagen vascular disease
Contact with a person having blastomycosis

References

↑ Choptiany, M.; Wiebe, L.; Limerick, B.; Sarsfield, P.; Cheang, M.; Light, B.; Hammond, G.; Macdonald, K.; Trepman, E. (2009). “Risk factors for acquisition of endemic blastomycosis”. Can J Infect Dis Med Microbiol. 20 (4): 117–21. PMID 21119803.

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[Choptiany-2009-1] Choptiany, M.; Wiebe, L.; Limerick, B.; Sarsfield, P.; Cheang, M.; Light, B.; Hammond, G.; Macdonald, K.; Trepman, E. (2009). “Risk factors for acquisition of endemic blastomycosis”. Can J Infect Dis Med Microbiol. 20 (4): 117–21. PMID 21119803.

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