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Histoplasmosis
A systemic fungal infection caused by Histoplasma capsulatum that primarily enters through the lungs and can disseminate to multiple organ systems in dogs and cats.
Key Facts
- Animals become infected by inhaling fungal spores found in environments rich in bird or bat droppings.
- Cats are generally more susceptible to clinical disease than dogs.
- The infection can become life-threatening in immunocompromised animals and may relapse even after successful treatment.