Blastomycosis Statistics and Maps
Blastomycosis occurs most often in people living in the central and southeastern United States, particularly in the Mississippi and Ohio River valleys and the Great Lakes states. In Minnesota, blastomycosis is more common in St. Louis, Itasca, and Beltrami counties.
In addition to surveillance of cases in humans, the Minnesota Department of Health and the Board of Animal Health are also studying blastomycosis in animals to better define areas in the state where the disease is found. Veterinary cases (mostly canine) are more numerous than human cases and the location where the animal was exposed can often be more easily identified.
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Human Cases
Veterinary Cases
Articles
Human Cases
Epidemiology of Human Blastomycosis in Minnesota, 1999-2009: From 1999-2009, 349 laboratory-confirmed cases of human blastomycosis were reported to MDH. A confirmed case is defined as a Minnesota resident with: a positive urine antigen test and compatible clinical symptoms (or) B. dermatitidis organisms cultured or visualized from tissue or body fluid.
Graphs
- Human Blastomycosis Cases in Minnesota by Year, 1999–2009 (PPT: 79KB/1 page) (PDF: 31KB/1 pages)
Graph of human blastomycosis cases by year.
- Human Blastomycosis Cases in Minnesota by Age, 1999–2009 (PPT: 70KB/1 page) (PDF: 31KB/1 pages)
Graph of human blastomycosis cases by age.
- Human Blastomycosis Cases in Minnesota by Gender, 1999–2009 (PPT: 72KB/1 page) (PDF: 30KB/1 pages)
Graph of human blastomycosis cases by gender.
- Human Blastomycosis Cases in Minnesota by Age and Gender, 1999–2009 (PPT: 73KB/1 page) (PDF: 30KB/1 pages)
Maps
- Human Blastomycosis Cases in Minnesota by County of Residence, 1999–2009 (PPT: 121KB/1 page) (PDF: 46KB/1 pages)
Map of human blastomycosis cases by county of residence.
- Human Blastomycosis Cases in Minnesota by Probable County of Exposure, 1999–2009 (PPT: 119KB/1 page) (PDF: 46KB/1 pages)
Map of human blastomycosis cases by probable county of exposure.
Veterinary Cases
Graphs
- Dog Blastomycosis Cases in Minnesota by Year, 1997–2009 (PPT: 70KB) (PDF: 30KB/1 pages)
Graph of canine blastomycosis cases by year.
Maps
- Dog Blastomycosis Cases in Minnesota by County of Residence, 1999–2009 (PPT: 125KB/1 page) (PDF: 30KB/1 pages)
Map of canine blastomycosis cases by county of residence.
- Dog Blastomycosis Cases in Minnesota by Probable County of Exposure, 1999–2009 (PPT: 127KB/1 page) (PDF: 46KB/1 pages)
Graph of canine blastomycosis cases by probable county of exposure.
Articles
- Blastomycosis
Minnesota Department of Health, Disease Control Newsletter; June 2003: Volume 31, Number 4.
Spotlight
Reptiles and Amphibians: Salmonella
Some reptiles and amphibians can make cool pets, but they can also be a source of illness. Reptiles (e.g., Iguanas, turtles, snakes) and amphibians (e.g., frogs and toads) carry Salmonella.
Chicks and Ducklings: Salmonella
Those cute little chicks and ducklings can be a great attraction for children this time of year, but they can also be a source of illness.
Zoonotic Diseases: Disease Transmitted from Animals to Humans
A zoonosis (zoonotic disease or zoonoses -plural) is an infectious disease that is transmitted between species from animals to humans (or from humans to animals). Common illnesses associated with animal contact include Rabies, Brucellosis, Blastomycosis, and Plague.
Protect others if you are experiencing diarrhea!
Anyone with a diarrheal illness should avoid swimming in public pools or lakes, sharing baths with others, and preparing food for others.
Young children (children in diapers) that are experiencing diarrhea should not be allowed to go swimming or attend daycare.
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