Histoplasma capsulatum | fungus | Britannica (original) (raw)

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  >Histoplasma capsulatum, occurring in humans and other animals. The disease is contracted by the inhalation of dust containing spores of the fungus. H. capsulatum prefers moist, shady conditions and is found in woods, caves, cellars, silos, and old chicken houses. The droppings of certain types…
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