NIOSH Looks to Raise Awareness of Fungal Infection Histoplasmosis in Workers
By Guy Burdick, BLR
The diagnosis of histoplasmosis, a fungal infection of the lungs, often can be delayed due to a lack of awareness of the condition, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) said in its January 2021 newsletter on recent research developments. Workers in agriculture and construction are at higher risk for histoplasmosis, which is caused by a fungus common to several Central and Eastern states, especially along the Mississippi and Ohio River valleys.