| Darling's disease | A fungal disease that is rarely a significant problem in those with a normal functioning immune system. This infection is more common in the southeastern, midatlantic and central states. The vast majority of infections are either asymptomatic or mild and the diagnosis can be difficult. Cough, fever, malaise and typical chest X-ray findings can occur. A serious disseminated form of the infection can occur in the immunocompromised individual (AIDS) that carries a 90% fatality rate. (27 Sep 1997) |
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| Darling, Samuel Taylor | <person> U.S. Physician in Panama, 1872-1925. See: Darling's disease. (05 Mar 2000) |
| darlingtonia | <botany> A genus of California pitcher plants consisting of a single species. The long tubular leaves are hooded at the top, and frequently contain many insects drowned in the secretion of the leaves. Origin: NL. Named after Dr. William Darlington, a botanist of West Chester, Penn. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |