Coccidioidomycosis, colloquially known as Valley Fever, is an invasive dimorphic fungal
infection caused by Coccidioides immitis and C. posadasii. The fungi are found in the arid …

Management of coccidioidomycosis first involves recognizing that a coccidioidal infection
exists, defining the extent of infection, and identifying host factors that predispose to disease …

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Over the last decade coccidioidomycosis, a fungal infection endemic to the desert Southwest
of the United States, has gained national prominence. This review summarizes recent …

Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection of the Western hemisphere that is endemic to the
soil in areas with limited rainfall. Human and animal infections result with inhalation of …

Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection caused by Coccidioides immitis and Coccidioides
posadasii. The dimorphic fungi live in the soils of arid and semi-arid regions of the western …

Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal disease with protean manifestations endemic to the Lower
Sonoran Life Zone, which includes the hot deserts of the southwestern United States and …

Coccidioidomycosis consists of a spectrum of disease, ranging from a mild, self-limited,
febrile illness to severe, life-threatening infection. It is caused by the soil-dwelling fungi …

Coccidioidomycosis is the oldest of the major mycoses, on the basis of reports in the
literature. The first case was reported in 1892 and occurred in an Argentine soldier. Thus …

The numbers of reported cases of coccidioidomycosis in Arizona and California have risen
dramatically over the past decade, with a 97.8% and 91.1% increase in incidence rates from …