Asked by Bahsha Walker on Jun 27, 2024

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Form of histoplasmosis that resembles tuberculosis,causing a productive cough,dyspnea,weakness,hemoptysis,fever,and cyanosis

A) lung perfusion scan
B) lung ventilation scan
C) chronic bronchitis
D) acute bronchitis
E) primary acute histoplasmosis
F) progressive disseminated histoplasmosis
G) chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis
H) pleurisy
I) hypoxia
J) silicosis
K) asbestosis
L) coal worker's or black lung disease
M) pulmonary fibrosis
N) tuberculosis
O) upper respiratory infection (URI)

Chronic Pulmonary Histoplasmosis

A long-term lung infection caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum, which can result in respiratory symptoms and requires medical treatment.

Histoplasmosis

A fungal infection caused by an organism found in bird and bat droppings.

Tuberculosis

An infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affecting the lungs but can spread to other organs, characterized by coughing, weight loss, and fever.

  • Identify and understand various pulmonary diseases and conditions, including their symptoms and manifestations.
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CN
Chizoba NnakweJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
G
Explanation :
Chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis is the form of histoplasmosis that resembles tuberculosis, characterized by symptoms such as a productive cough, dyspnea, weakness, hemoptysis, fever, and cyanosis.