Coccidioidomycosis - Chronic Pulmonary
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Treatment
Antifungal medications are prescribed to treat the infection. The intravenous antibiotic, Amphotericin B, is used for severe forms of disease. Itraconazole and fluconazole are oral antibiotic options with activity against this fungus. Ketoconazole is another option, but appears less effective. Treating any underlying immunocompromised state (such as AIDS) and minimizing immunosuppressant medications (such as steroids or chemotherapy) is also crucial if the patients immune system is to properly fight the coccidioidomycosis fungal infection.
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