Coccidioidomycosis - disseminated

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Disseminated coccidioidomycosis Fungus

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Coccidioidomycosis - disseminated

Coccidioidomycosis - systemic

Bed rest and improved nutrition are recommended. Antifungal drugs are prescribed to treat the infection.

People with disseminated disease have a high death rate.Death may be rapid for immunosuppressed patients.

This can be a fatal disorder.

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms of disseminated coccidioidomycosis.

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