Bagassosis Apr 2026

Symptoms typically appear hours or weeks after exposure and often improve when away from the workplace (e.g., weekends). Bagassosis - StatPearls - NCBI - NIH

While once common in the southern United States (especially Louisiana) and Puerto Rico, modern industrial organization has made it rare. Today, cases are more frequently reported in countries with large, unorganized sugarcane sectors, such as India. Clinical Features bagassosis

Rapid onset of breathlessness (dyspnea), cough, fever, chills, weakness, and weight loss. Chest pain and hemoptysis (coughing up blood) may also occur. Symptoms typically appear hours or weeks after exposure