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I need info on disseminated coccidioidomycosis ?

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Coccidiomycosis: Usually seen in patient inminocompromised, very severe and life treating infection.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Valley Fever: Valley Fever / Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection found in desert soil. t may take weeks to months or longer for Disseminated Dz to resolve. When disseminated it can cause meningitis or pneumonia. Dx is via serologic tests for coccidioidomycosis or cultures.

Answered 7/11/2020

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