Year: 2019
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Locus minoris resistentiae refers to decreased resistance in any internal organ or external body region, leaving it more vulnerable to disease processes than other regions. These changes, either congenital or acquired, alter the defense capacity. The concept of locus minoris resistentiae is widely accepted in the medical field and presents itself across specialties. Antecedent trauma is a known risk factor for hematogenous dissemination of infection; this also applies to coccidioidal species. In this article, we describe 2 patients who suffered from pulmonary coccidioidomycosis with subsequent trauma resulting in osseous dissemination to the site of injury.
Authors: Namgyal Sherpa, Rushabh Shah, Brian Nordstrom, Christine Palmares, Arash Heidari, Royce Johnson
Institution: Kern Medical Center
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $750
OpenAlex ID: W2951054183