Histoplasmosis, commonly linked to birds and bats, is a respiratory illness triggered by breathing in spores from the Histoplasma capsulatum fungus. This fungus thrives in environments rich in nitrogen, commonly found in bird or bat droppings. Understanding the link between histoplasmosis and bats is crucial, especially for those living in areas where bats are common.

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