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Coccidioidomycosis - disseminated



Disseminated coccidioidomycosis
Disseminated coccidioidomycosis
Fungus
Fungus


Coccidioidomycosis - disseminated

Alternative Names:

Coccidioidomycosis - systemic


Treatment:

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


Expectations (prognosis):

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


Complications:


This can be a fatal disorder.


Calling your health care provider:

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


References:

Chiller TM. Coccidioidomycosis. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2003; 17(1): 41-57, viii.

Murray J, Nadel J. Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2000.

Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 5th ed. London, UK: Churchill Livingstone; 2000:2746-2755.




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