At a glance
- Heidi's experience with blastomycosis highlights the need for awareness and research on thelong term effects of the disease.
- Kevin, a medically trained bioengineer, struggled to get the appropriate diagnosis of blastomycosis. His story emphasizes the effectiveness of a correct diagnosis and treatment plan.
Heidi's story
What started as a weeklong fever led to a debilitating disease that changed Heidi's life completely.
"I thought it'd just be like normal pneumonia where I take antibiotics for a couple of weeks and I'd be better. But it's been several months, and I'm still recovering," Heidi said.
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Heidi's Story: Blastomycosis
Kevin's story
Chest pain, high fever, cough, and extreme fatigue suddenly consumed Kevin. He experienced a whirlwind of confusion and emotions as he tried to get treated for his mysterious illness.
"I'm grateful that there's a good treatment out there for this disease for anyone who gets it. Once you get the right diagnosis, the treatment is very effective," he said.
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Kevin's Story: Blastomycosis