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

More general terms

• skin testing

Additional terms

• histoplasmosis (Ohio Valley fever)