Pigeon-dropping fungi in humans (Cryptococcus/Histoplasma) in pigeons

Cause: Cryptococcus neoformans, Histoplasma capsulatum in accumulated droppings · Type: Breeder health

Other names: Dropping fungi

Symptoms

• In humans (especially the immunocompromised): pulmonary/meningeal infection

How it spreads

Inhalation of accumulated dropping dust.

Diagnosis

Human medical.

Treatment

Human medical.

Prevention

Remove droppings promptly and damp, mask.

Treatment and doses are decided by an avian vet after an exam; Zajel does not publish doses.

Other diseases

• Pigeon breeder's lung (human allergy)

Sources

• en.wikipedia.org
• merckvetmanual.com