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Coccidioidomycosis-Associated Deaths in California, 2000-2013.
Gail L Sondermeyer1, Lauren A Lee1, Debra Gilliss1
1California Department of Public Health, Infectious Diseases Branch, Richmond, CA.
Public Health Reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974)
|July 26, 2016
Summary
Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever) deaths and hospitalizations rose in California from 2000-2013. Higher mortality rates were observed in males, African Americans, and older adults, particularly those with diabetes.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever) cases and hospitalizations have increased in California.
- This rise necessitates understanding associated mortality trends and risk factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze trends in coccidioidomycosis-associated deaths in California from 2000 to 2013.
- To identify demographic and clinical factors associated with increased mortality.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of death records from 2000-2013 in California.
- Statistical analysis to compare death rates across different demographic groups and identify contributing causes of death.
Main Results:
- 1,098 deaths attributed to coccidioidomycosis, averaging 78 annually.
- Higher death rates observed in males, African Americans, residents of endemic areas, and adults aged ≥75 years.
- Diabetes and immunocompromising conditions were significant contributing factors in mortality.
Conclusions:
- Coccidioidomycosis mortality disproportionately affects specific demographic groups.
- Increased awareness and targeted interventions are crucial for high-risk populations and healthcare providers.
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