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The fungus thrives in moist, acidic soil and decaying organic matter (wood and leaves), particularly near waterways.

Adult males are more frequently affected, likely due to higher occupational and recreational exposure to outdoor environments. Clinical Manifestations Blastomycosis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf blastomycosis

Blastomycosis is a systemic fungal infection primarily caused by inhaling spores of the dimorphic fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis . Often referred to as "the great pretender," it is frequently misdiagnosed because its symptoms—ranging from flu-like illness to chronic pneumonia—mimic more common conditions like bacterial pneumonia, tuberculosis, or lung cancer. The fungus thrives in moist, acidic soil and