The incidence of invasive fungal infections has increased dramatically in recent decades,
especially among immunocompromised patients. However, the diagnosis of these infections …

In recent years, the increasing number of donors from different regions of the world is
providing a new challenge for the management and selection of suitable donors. This is a …

Known for its clear readability, thorough coverage, and expert authorship, Murray & Nadel's
Textbook of Respiratory Medicine has long been the gold standard text in the fast-changing …

The genus Coccidioides consists of two species: C. immitis and C. posadasii. Prior to 2000,
all disease was thought to be caused by a single species, C. immitis. The organism grows in …

Serologic studies are an important diagnostic tool in the clinical evaluation and follow-up of
persons with coccidioidomycosis. Numerous types of serologic tests are available, including …

Coccidioidomycosis is an increasingly important health problem because of the migration of
large numbers of persons to portions of the southwestern United States in which the disease …

Eosinophilia is a common finding in returning travellers and migrants, and in this group it
often indicates an underlying helminth infection. Infections are frequently either …

Systemic fungal infections remain a significant cause of disease for dogs and cats in most
regions of the United States. Systemic fungal pathogens gain entry through a single portal …

Background. Disseminated coccidioidomycosis (which is caused by the endemic fungi of the
genus Coccidioides) can be a life-threatening systemic fungal infection. Although …

Endemic mycoses are frequently overlooked in the evaluation of pulmonary disease. They
often are causes for community-acquired pneumonia in endemic areas and require specific …