histoplasmosis Histoplasmosis is a type of lung infection. It is caused by inhaling Histoplasma capsulatum fungal spores. These spores are found in soil and in the droppings of bats and birds. This fungus mainly grows in the central, southeastern, and mid-Atlantic states SymptomsThe mildest forms of histoplasmosis cause no signs or symptoms, but severe infections can be life-threatening. When signs and symptom.. 2012. 8. 27. 이전 1 다음