Published in Pediatric Rheumatology
BackgroundCoccidioides immitis is a dimorphic fungus endemic to the arid climates of the Southwest United States, Mexico and parts of Central and South America. Human infection occurs through inhalation of spores with less than half of exposures progressing to a symptomatic state that primarily consists of pulmonary manifestations. Disseminated coc...
Published in Emerging Microbes & Infections
Coccidioidomycosis is endemic to California, Arizona, and Mexico. In recent years, the reported cases of coccidioidomycosis have increased in nonendemic regions. Here, we reported a case of imported pulmonary coccidioidomycosis in a Chinese patient. A 63-year-old man presented with dry cough and fatigue for 6 months, and a computed tomography scan ...
Published in Case Reports in Women's Health
• We report a rare case of isolated peritoneal coccidioidomycosis in early pregnancy presenting acutely after infertility treatment. • A high index of suspicion and multi-disciplinary team are important for the diagnostic workup and treatment plan of disseminated peritoneal coccidioidomycosis.
Published in Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports
Introduction: Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection endemic to the Southwestern United States, Mexico, and South America. While uncommon, inhalation of spores or direct cutaneous contact can lead to disseminated infection in the immunocompetent, with the involvement of the musculoskeletal and integumentary systems. Case Report: A 49-year-old pat...
Published in IDCases
In this paper, we describe a case of fatal disseminated coccidioidomycosis (CM). The patient was a 44-year old male with a history of cirrhosis who presented with altered mental status, cough, and an enlarged, ulcerated tongue. On evaluation, the patient was found to have coccidioidal infection of the tongue, lungs, and brain. Despite over two mont...
Published in Current Infectious Disease Reports
Coccidioidomycosis incidence has been increasing recently in endemic regions. The disease can manifest with variable pulmonary and cutaneous presentations, challenging the clinical diagnosis. Our case highlights the differential diagnosis that must be considered for presentations of erythema nodosum and cavitating lung lesions and the importance of...
Published in Diagnostic microbiology and infectious disease
Coccidioidomycosis is most frequently diagnosed serologically, and the quantitative test for complement-fixing antibodies is considered prognostically useful. Because complement-fixing antibody testing is complex, labor-intensive, and poorly standardized, an enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA) alternative would be attractive. In this report, we restr...
Published in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal, respiratory disease caused by Coccidioides immitis and Coccidioides posadasii. This emerging infectious disease ranges from asymptomatic to pulmonary disease and disseminated infection. Most infections are cleared with little to no medical intervention whereas chronic disease often requires life-long medication with ...
Published in Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
INTRODUCTION: Coccidioidomycosis, a disease caused by Coccidioides immitis or Coccidioides posadasii , is endemic in arid climatic regions in Northeast Brazil. Its prevalence is higher among young adult males living in rural areas. Existing literature about this disease in Ceará, a Northeast Brazilian state, are scarce. Here, we aimed to outline th...
Published in IDCases
This is a case of miliary coccidioidomycosis. This case illustrates the importance of early suspicion for coccidioidomycosis in patients from an endemic area. Early identification and recognition of the disease are important to attain early therapy and disease control.
