Histoplasmosis is transmitted by

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Histoplasmosis is transmitted by

Histoplasmosis is acquired by inhalation of fungal spores from the environment. Histoplasma capsulatum grows in soil rich in bird or bat droppings and releases microconidia that become aerosolized and are inhaled, leading to primary pulmonary infection. It is not transmitted via fecal-oral routes, through blood, or by sexual contact, and person-to-person spread is extremely uncommon. This airborne route explains outbreaks linked to exploring bat caves, bird roosts, or disturbing contaminated soil.

Histoplasmosis is acquired by inhalation of fungal spores from the environment. Histoplasma capsulatum grows in soil rich in bird or bat droppings and releases microconidia that become aerosolized and are inhaled, leading to primary pulmonary infection. It is not transmitted via fecal-oral routes, through blood, or by sexual contact, and person-to-person spread is extremely uncommon. This airborne route explains outbreaks linked to exploring bat caves, bird roosts, or disturbing contaminated soil.

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