NCIt definition : A disease caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. It primarily affects the lungs
but can also occur as a disseminated disease that affects additional organs. The acute
respiratory disease has symptoms similar to those of a cold or flu and it usually
resolves without treatment in healthy individuals. The disseminated form is generally
fatal if untreated.;
Alternative definition : NICHD: An often self-limited infection that is caused by Histoplasma capsulatum, which
typically manifests as a flu-like illness, but severe disseminated disease can occur.;