Oubreak of Histoplasmosis Among Travelers Returning From El Salvador - Pennsylvania and Virginia, 2008. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Vol. 57, No. 50, December 19, 2008

摘要

This is the first report of an outbreak of histoplasmosis among volunteer workers performing construction activities abroad. Evidence gathered during this investigation is consistent with previous research and revealed that performing outdoor activities, particularly those that cause soil disruption and spore aerosolization, increased the risk for acquiring histoplasmosis. Specifically, the two activities with the highest relative risk for illness were digging and sweeping outdoors.