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histoplasmosis skin testing
Indications:
- evaluation of exposure to Histoplasma capsulatum (histoplasmosis)
Procedure:
- intradermal injection of histoplasma capsulatum antigen (histoplasmin)
- inflammatory reaction within 24-48 hours
Complications:
- anaphylaxis
Notes:
- rarely used
Related
histoplasmosis (Ohio Valley fever)
General
skin testing
References
-MedlinePlus: Histoplasma skin test
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003838.htm