A patient lives in Cleveland and has HIV and a weakened immune system. What fungal infection is the patient at risk for developing?

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Disseminated histoplasmosis is a fungal infection that can occur in individuals with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV. Histoplasma, the fungus that causes histoplasmosis, is commonly found in the soil in certain areas, including parts of the Midwest and Eastern United States, which includes Cleveland.

A Patient Lives in Cleveland and Has HIV and a Weakened