Is histoplasmosis common in Illinois?

Yes it is. Histoplasmosis is common in the Midwest, mostly through the Ohio river valley. Most people do not display any symptoms, so there are a lot more cases than are reported. There are about 50 cases reported in IL each year, although about 80% of people have antibodies, showing that most people in the area have been exposed.

Ummm, not that I know of. I havent heard of any epidemics of this in Illinois. Is it contagious, I wonder?

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