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Blastomycosis

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Fungal infection from soil causing lung, skin issues.

A fungal infection caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis, inhaled from soil, causing lung infections, skin lesions, or systemic disease. WHO states that blastomycosis is treatable with antifungals like itraconazole, with prevention via avoiding soil exposure in endemic areas.