Coccidioidomycosis

(noun)

Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal disease caused by Coccidioides immitis or C. posadasii. It is endemic in certain parts of Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah and northwestern Mexico.

Related Terms

  • fungal
  • inhalation

Examples of Coccidioidomycosis in the following topics:

  • Coccidiomycosis

    • Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal disease caused by Coccidioides immitis or C. posadasii.
    • Coccidioidomycosis may be divided into the following types: Primary pulmonary coccidioidomycosis; Disseminated coccidioidomycosis; and Primary cutaneous coccidioidomycosis.
    • There are no published prospective studies that examine optimal antifungal therapy for coccidioidomycosis.
    • Histopathological changes in a case of coccidioidomycosis of the lung showing a large fibrocaseous nodule.
    • Describe the mode of transmission, symptoms and diagnostic test associated with Coccidioidomycosis immitis
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