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Coccidioidomycosis
Alternate Names : Coccidiosis, San Joaquin Valley Fever, Valley Fever
Pictures & Images
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Coccidioidomycosis - Chest X-Ray
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This chest X-ray shows the affects of the fungal infection, coccidioidomycosis. In the middle of the left lung (seen on the right side of the picture) there are multiple, thin-walled cavities (seen as light areas) with a diameter of 2 to 4 centimeters. To the side of these light areas are patchy light areas with irregular and poorly defined borders. Diseases that may explain these X-ray findings include lung abscesses, chronic pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, chronic pulmonary tuberculosis, chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis, and others.
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Pulmonary Nodule - Front View Chest X-Ray
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This X-ray shows a single lesion (pulmonary nodule) in the upper right lung (seen as a light area on the left side of the picture). The nodule has distinct borders (well-defined) and is uniform in density. Tuberculosis (TB) and other diseases can cause this type of lesion.
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• Definition
• Coccidioidomycosis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Coccidioidomycosis Symptoms & Signs
• Coccidioidomycosis Prevention
• Coccidioidomycosis Diagnosis & Tests
• Coccidioidomycosis Treatment
• Coccidioidomycosis Prognosis
• Coccidioidomycosis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Abscess
• AIDS
• Arthritis
• Coccidioidomycosis - Acute Pulmonary
• Coccidioidomycosis - Chronic Pulmonary
• Coccidioidomycosis - Disseminated
• Empyema
• Erythema Nodosum
• Immunodeficiency Disorders
• Meningitis
• Pleural Effusion
• Skin Lesion of Coccidioidomycosis
• The Flu
Tests & Exams
• Blood Differential
• CBC
• Chest X-Ray
• Coccidioides Complement Fixation
• Coccidioidin or Spherulin Skin Test
• Eosinophil Count - Absolute
• Routine Sputum Culture
• Sputum Smear (KOH Test)
Other Topics
• Appetite - Decreased
• Benign
• Chest Pain
• Confusion
• Cough
• Fever
• Foot, Leg, and Ankle Swelling
• Headache
• Joint Pain
• Joint Swelling
• Muscle Aches
• Muscle Cramps
• Rashes
• Spores
• Sweating - Excessive
• Titer
• Vision - Light Sensitive
• Weight Loss - Unintentional
• Wheezing
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