Coccidioidomycosis

(noun)

Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal disease caused by Coccidioides immitis or C. posadasii. It is endemic in certain parts of Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah and northwestern Mexico.

Related Terms

Examples of Coccidioidomycosis in the following topics:

  • Coccidiomycosis

    • Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal disease caused by Coccidioides immitis or C. posadasii.
    • Coccidioidomycosis may be divided into the following types: Primary pulmonary coccidioidomycosis; Disseminated coccidioidomycosis; and Primary cutaneous coccidioidomycosis.
    • There are no published prospective studies that examine optimal antifungal therapy for coccidioidomycosis.
    • Histopathological changes in a case of coccidioidomycosis of the lung showing a large fibrocaseous nodule.
    • Describe the mode of transmission, symptoms and diagnostic test associated with Coccidioidomycosis immitis

  • Fungi as Plant, Animal, and Human Pathogens

    • For example, coccidioidomycosis (valley fever) is commonly found in the southwestern United States where the fungus resides in the dust.