Blastomycosis Page

The fungus thrives in moist, acidic soil and decaying organic matter (wood and leaves), particularly near waterways.

Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota have some of the highest reported incidences, sometimes exceeding 100 cases per 100,000 people during outbreaks. blastomycosis

Blastomycosis is a systemic fungal infection primarily caused by inhaling spores of the dimorphic fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis . Often referred to as "the great pretender," it is frequently misdiagnosed because its symptoms—ranging from flu-like illness to chronic pneumonia—mimic more common conditions like bacterial pneumonia, tuberculosis, or lung cancer. The fungus thrives in moist, acidic soil and