Bagassosis Apr 2026

The disease is an allergic reaction to thermophilic actinomycetes (typically Thermoactinomyces vulgaris ) that grow in moldy, stored bagasse.

The clinical picture often mimics other respiratory conditions like miliary tuberculosis. bagassosis

Symptoms typically appear hours or weeks after exposure and often improve when away from the workplace (e.g., weekends). Bagassosis - StatPearls - NCBI - NIH The disease is an allergic reaction to thermophilic