PULMONARY MYCOSIS, PT 1, BLASTOMYCOSIS

Duration: 12 min

Year Published: 1969

Creator: National Medical Audiovisual Center (Department of Health, Education, and Welfare)

Color: B&W

Sound: Optical sound

Description: Systemic blastomycosis is defined as a chronic granulomatous mycosis primarily in the lungs. Early symptomatology is presented. Differential diagnosis is discussed. Epidemiology and concurrent factors, such as race, sex, age are indicated. Isolation and identification of B dermatitidis are discussed along with histopathological examination of tissue. Briefly discusses therapeutic approaches.