Bagassosis

The clinical picture often mimics other respiratory conditions like miliary tuberculosis.

It primarily affects workers in industries that use bagasse for manufacturing paper, cardboard, hardboard, insulation, or as fuel in brick-kilns. bagassosis

Rapid onset of breathlessness (dyspnea), cough, fever, chills, weakness, and weight loss. Chest pain and hemoptysis (coughing up blood) may also occur. unorganized sugarcane sectors

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 such as India. Clinical Features