Coccidioidomycosis - Acute Pulmonary
Definition Coccidioidomycosis is an infection caused by inhalation of spores of Coccidioides immitis, a fungus found in the soil in certain parts of the southwestern U.S., Mexico, and Central and South America.
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Coccidioidomycosis
• Coccidioidomycosis - Chronic Pulmonary
• Coccidioidomycosis - Disseminated
• Erythema Nodosum
• 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)
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• Benign
• Chest Pain
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• Cough
• Fever
• Headache
• Joint Pain
• Muscle Aches
• Rashes
• Spores
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