The Highest Incidence of Histoplasmosis in the United States Occurs

Question

The highest incidence of histoplasmosis in the United States occurs in the
A)Southeast.
B)Southwest.
C)East and Midwest.
D)Northeast.
E)Rocky Mountains.

Accepted Answer

The highest incidence of histoplasmosis in the United States occurs in the East and Midwest regions, particularly in the Ohio and Mississippi River valleys. This is because the fungus that causes histoplasmosis thrives in soil that is enriched with bird or bat droppings, and these areas have a high density of these animals.