Red Book® Online -- Image of the Week for October 1, 2007

Image of the Week for October 1, 2007

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis. This is a photomicrograph of Blastomyces dermatitidis using a cotton blue staining technique. Blastomycosis, caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis, is a flu-like condition producing symptoms including fever, chills, productive cough, myalgia, arthralgia and pleuritic chest pain. 1-2 cases occur per 100,000 people in areas with endemic disease.
See Blastomycosis in Red Book Online text Go to Visual Library

Go to Image of the Week Archives

Back to Home

Site Requirements \| Privacy Policy \| Core Values, Vision, and Mission Statement
The recommendations in this online publication do not indicate an exclusive course of treatment or serve as a standard of medical care. Variations, taking into account individual circumstances, may be appropriate.
Copyright © 2008 American Academy of Pediatrics