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Coccidioidomycosis: A Review

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection of the Western hemisphere that is endemic to the soil in areas with limited rainfall. Human and animal infections result with inhalation of arthroconidia. Most often, this is an asymptomatic event. When illness occurs, it is primarily a pneumonic presentation. A small minority of infections eventuate in disseminated disease. Predominately, this presents as meningitis or osteoarticular or integumentary disease. Treatment may not be required for the mildest illness. Azoles are commonly prescribed. Severe infections may require amphotericin B.

Source: Journal of Investigative Medicine

DOI: 10.1136/jim-2020-001655

Authors: Royce H Johnson, Rupam Sharma, Rasha Kuran, Isabel Fong, Arash Heidari

Institution: Kern Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Fungal Infections and Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,900