Blastomycosis

**Definition:** A fungal infection by BLASTOMYCES that may appear in two forms: 1, a primary lesion characterized by the formation of a small cutaneous nodule and small nodules along the lymphatics that may heal within several months; and 2, chronic granulomatous lesions characterized by thick crusts, warty growths, and unusual vascularity and infection in the middle or upper lobes of the lung.

**Tree numbers:** - C01.150.703.302.055 - C01.150.703.534.350 - C01.748.435.395 - C01.800.200.055 - C08.381.472.350 - C08.730.435.395 - C17.800.838.208.055

**Synonyms:** - Blastomyces Infection