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Suggest Treatment For Histoplasmosis
I am 65 ,male, fit, no coughing, headaches, drugs taking, no past serious problems, otherthan i have histoplasmosis from Arkansas, mid-80s. I have had loose stools, not necessarily diarrhea. No noticeable blood in stool. No intestinal or gut pains. I feel normal. I am also not eating high fiber foods.
Thu, 14 Feb 2019
Hi,
I understand your concern. Itraconazole is one type of antifungal medication that's commonly used to treat histoplasmosis. Depending on the severity of the infection the course of treatment can range from 3 months to 1 year.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
I understand your concern. Itraconazole is one type of antifungal medication that's commonly used to treat histoplasmosis. Depending on the severity of the infection the course of treatment can range from 3 months to 1 year.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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