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Coccidioidomycosis - Acute Pulmonary
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Prevention
Avoiding travel to regions where this fungus is found may prevent risk of developing this disorder. However, this is not practical or possible for many people. It may be prudent to try to avoid contact with soil in these regions if you have a weakened immune system due to HIV or other conditions.
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
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• Coccidioidomycosis
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• Coccidioidomycosis - Disseminated
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• Skin Lesion of Coccidioidomycosis
• The Flu
Tests & Exams
• Blood Differential
• CBC
• Chest X-Ray
• Coccidioides Complement Fixation
• Coccidioidin or Spherulin Skin Test
• Routine Sputum Culture
• Sputum Smear (KOH Test)
Other Topics
• Acute
• Benign
• Chest Pain
• Chronic
• Cough
• Fever
• Headache
• Joint Pain
• Muscle Aches
• Rashes
• Spores
Review Date : 11/17/2002
Reviewed By : David A. Kaufman, M.D., Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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