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Coccidioidomycosis - Disseminated
Alternate Names : Systemic Coccidioidomycosis
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Treatment
Bed rest and supportive treatment, especially improved nutrition, are indicated. Antifungal medications are prescribed to treat the infection.
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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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Tests & Exams
• Biopsy
• Blood Differential
• Bone Marrow Biopsy
• CBC
• Chest X-Ray
• Coccidioides Complement Fixation
• Coccidioidin or Spherulin Skin Test
• Liver Biopsy
• Open Lung Biopsy
• Routine Sputum Culture
• Skin Lesion Biopsy
• Sputum Smear (KOH Test)
Other Topics
• Acute
• Benign
• Confusion
• Cough
• Fever
• Foot, Leg, and Ankle Swelling
• Headache
• Joint Pain
• Joint Swelling
• Muscle Aches
• Muscle Cramps
• Spores
• Titer
• Vision - Light Sensitive
Review Date : 2/27/2002
Reviewed By : Camille Kotton, M.D., Infectious Diseases Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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