Histoplasmosis

Cave disease from bird droppings in river valleys. Dimorphic fungus causing pulmonary infection in endemic areas.

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Histoplasmosis demonstrates "geographic fungal clustering" with Histoplasma capsulatum thriving in nitrogen-rich soils of the Ohio and Mississippi River valleys. The fungus has a peculiar affinity for bat and bird guano, making caves, chicken coops, and demolition sites potential "spore bombs" that can infect entire communities when disturbed.

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