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Symptoms. Several types of histoplasmosis exist. The mildest form produces no signs or symptoms, but severe infections can be life-threatening. When signs and symptoms do occur, they usually appear three to 17 days after exposure and may include: 1  Fever. 2  Chills. 3  Headache. 4  Muscle aches. 5  Dry cough. 6  Chest discomfort.
Who knew that the dirt we walk on harbors a fungus called Histoplasma capsulatum that can cause a chronic, noncontagious infection called histoplasmosis in animals and humans. Histoplasmosis is found globally and most commonly affects dogs and cats. While this fungus can be found anywhere, it likes warm, moist environments best, and thrives especially well in soil that contains bird or bat waste. Histoplasma capsulatum is commonly found in the Mississippi River and Ohio River valleys in the U.S.