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Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis in Kentucky

J H Woodring1, M L Dillon

  • 1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Kenlucky Medical Center, Laxington, USA.

The Journal of the Kentucky Medical Association
|November 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Coccidioidomycosis, a fungal infection, can cause flu-like symptoms or pneumonia. This study highlights cases diagnosed outside endemic areas, emphasizing travel history for diagnosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Coccidioidomycosis is caused by the fungus Coccidioides immitis, endemic to arid regions of the Americas.
  • Most infections are asymptomatic, but some progress to pneumonia or disseminated disease.

Observation:

  • This report details five cases of coccidioidomycosis diagnosed at the University of Kentucky Medical Center between 1984 and 1993.
  • The cases illustrate the diverse clinical and radiographic presentations of the disease.

Findings:

  • Coccidioidomycosis is increasingly recognized outside its endemic geographic regions due to population mobility.
  • A history of travel to or immigration from endemic areas is a crucial diagnostic clue for unexplained pulmonary symptoms.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider coccidioidomycosis in patients with pulmonary symptoms, especially those with relevant travel history.
  • Early recognition and diagnosis are vital for managing coccidioidomycosis, even in non-endemic settings.

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