Yes, histoplasmosis is an infection one can get here.

Our former neighbors, a couple, both got infected a few years ago, and they had to be treated.

They had been sweeping outside their house, where bat droppings had been, contaminated by fungal spores.

So it is important when sweeping bird and bat droppings to use a proper face mask.

Our bats are vital for life on earth, however we need to be aware of the infections they might bring and be cautious.