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	Coccidioidomycosis- Health Encyclopedia and Reference (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Also known as San Joaquin Valley Fever or Valley Fever, Coccidioidomycosis is an infectious illness caused by breathing in spores from the fungus Cocciodioides immitis which exists in the soil of certain arid parts of the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central and South America.
		Coccidioidomycosis occurs in a primary and in a secondary form.
		Coccidioidomycosis may affect anyone, but if you are pregnant or your immune system is weak, you are especially vulnerable.
	www.healthcentral.com /encyclopedia/408/147.html (591 words)

	EID Vol 2 No 3: Coccidioidomycosis: A Reemerging Infectious Disease
		The incidence of coccidioidomycosis varies with the season; it is highest in late summer and early fall when the soil is dry and the crops are harvested (10).
		The number of new cases of coccidioidomycosis in the area has varied widely from year to year; a low incidence of coccidioidomycosis from 1987 to 1990 (<500 reported cases a year in Kern County), was followed by a high incidence from 1991 to 1994 (28-30).
		Although the incidence of coccidioidomycosis was low while this study was conducted, no difference was found in the number of cases of coccidioidomycosis or the severity of the disease in the vaccinated group compared with that for the placebo-receiving control group (46).
	www.cdc.gov /ncidod/EID/vol2no3/kirkland.htm (4925 words)

	Coccidioidomycosis Encyclopedia of Medicine - Find Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Disseminated coccidioidomycosis describes the type of coccidioidomycosis that spreads throughout the body affecting many organ systems and is often fatal.
		Coccidioidomycosis is sometimes called San Joaquin fever, valley fever, or desert fever because of its prevalence in the farming valleys of California.
		Diagnosis of chronic or disseminated coccidioidomycosis is made by culturing a sample of sputum or other body fluids in the laboratory to isolate the fungus.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2601/is_0003/ai_2601000328 (984 words)

	AEGiS OI: Coccidioidomycosis
		Coccidioidomycosis is a very dangerous opportunistic infection -- often fatal when untreated.
		Those with Coccidioidomycosis have inhaled this infective fungus.
		Meningitis is a common complication when Coccidioidomycosis is left untreated.
	www.aegis.com /topics/oi/oi-coccidioidomycosis.html (262 words)

	Coccidioidomycosis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Coccidioidomycosis is caused by the fungus Coccidioides immitis.
		People with healthy immune systems who are diagnosed with coccidioidomycosis don't necessarily require treatment, as the symptoms are usually mild and clear up on their own.
		Treatment is also required if coccidioidomycosis has spread beyond the lungs, to other organs and tissues in the body (especially the central nervous system).
	www.aidsmeds.com /OIs/Coccidioidomycosis.htm (808 words)

	Coccidioidomycosis -- Arizona, 1990-1995
		Coccidioidomycosis is a systemic infection caused by the inhalation of airborne arthroconidia from Coccidioides immitis, a soil-dwelling fungus found in the southwestern United States, parts of Mexico, and Central and South America (1).
		During 1990-1995, a total of 2762 cases of coccidioidomycosis were reported to ADHS, and the annual number of reported cases increased from 255 (7.0 cases per 100,000 population) in 1990 to 623 (14.9 cases per 100,000 population) in 1995.
		Severe drought followed by heavy rainfall was identified as a factor possibly associated with the recent epidemic of coccidioidomycosis in California (8); this weather pattern may be important in facilitating the growth of C. immitis and the airborne spread of arthroconidia to humans.
	wonder.cdc.gov /wonder/prevguid/m0044697/m0044697.asp (1429 words)

	WRAL.com - Health Encyclopedia - Coccidioidomycosis - Acute Pulmonary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Acute pulmonary coccidioidomycosis is a lung infection caused by breathing in spores of Coccidioides immitis, a fungus found in the soil in certain parts of the southwestern U.S., Mexico, and Central and South America.
		(See coccidioidomycosis.) In less than 1% of infections, widespread disease occurs when the fungus spreads from the lungs through the blood stream to involve the skin, bones, joints, lymph nodes, and central nervous system or other organs.
		In severe forms of the disease (for example, disseminated coccidioidomycosis), antifungal treatment with amphotericin B, fluconazole, or itraconazole may be needed.
	www.wral.com /encyclopedia/6859383/detail.html (577 words)

	The Body: Coccidioidomycosis and HIV Disease (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		It is therefore not surprising that the first cases of coccidioidomycosis in HIV-infected persons began appearing shortly after the onset of the epidemic, although disseminated coccidioidomycosis was not recognized as an AIDS-defining illness until 1987.
		Surprisingly enough, prior history of coccidioidomycosis, a positive skin test at baseline, development of a positive skin test, and residence in the endemic area for more than 25 months were not associated with the development of active disease.
		In a large study of HIV-positive patients, 84% of the cases of coccidioidomycosis were diagnosed on the basis of a positive culture or demonstration of the organism in histopathology specimens.
	www.thebody.com /hivnews/newsline/feb96/coccidio.html (2536 words)

	Coccidioidomycosis Fact Sheet
		Coccidioidomycosis is an infectious disease caused by inhaling spores of a fungus called Coccidioides immitis.
		Disseminated coccidioidomycosis is the most severe form of the disease and is often fatal.
		Coccidioidomycosis is not contagious; it cannot be transmitted from an infected person or animal to someone else.
	health.utah.gov /epi/fact_sheets/cocci.html (443 words)

	Coccidioidomycosis: Fungal Infections: Merck Manual Home Edition
		Coccidioidomycosis (San Joaquin fever, valley fever) is infection caused by the fungus Coccidioides immitis that usually affects the lungs (see Pneumonia: Fungal Pneumonia).
		Coccidioidomycosis occurs either as a mild lung infection that disappears without treatment (acute primary coccidioidomycosis) or as a severe, progressive infection that spreads throughout the body and is often fatal (progressive coccidioidomycosis).
		A doctor may suspect coccidioidomycosis if a person develops symptoms after living in or recently traveling through an area where the disease is common.
	www.merck.com /mmhe/sec17/ch197/ch197e.html (431 words)

	Virginia Hospital Center - Coccidioidomycosis - Acute Pulmonary
		Coccidioidomycosis is an infection caused by inhalation of spores of Coccidioides immitis, a fungus found in the soil in certain parts of the southwestern U.S., Mexico, and Central and South America.
		(See coccidioidomycosis.) In less than one percent of infections, widespread disease occurs when the fungus spreads from the lungs through the blood stream to involve the skin, bones, joints, lymph nodes, and central nervous system or other organs.
		In severe forms of the disease (disseminated coccidioidomycosis), antifungal treatment with amphotericin B, fluconazole, or itraconazole can be used.
	www.virginiahospitalcenter.com /content/adam_000094.asp (484 words)

	Lifespan's A - Z Health Information Library - Coccidioidomycosis - chronic pulmonary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Chronic pulmonary coccidioidomycosis is a lung infection caused by breathing in the fungus coccidioides.
		Lung abscesses may form and may rupture into the pleural spaces causing empyema (pus in the pleural space) or bronchopleural fistula.
		Scarring (fibrosis) and cavities may gradually form in the upper lungs as the chronic form of coccidioidomycosis slowly progresses over months to years.
	www.lifespan.org /adam/healthillustratedencyclopedia/1/000096.html (525 words)

	Virginia Hospital Center - Coccidioidomycosis - Chronic Pulmonary
		Chronic pulmonary coccidioidomycosis is a disease caused by breathing in a fungus found in the soil in certain parts of the southwestern U.S., Mexico, and Central and South America that can cause a chronic lung (pulmonary) condition.
		The infection is caused by breathing in the spores of a fungus found in desert regions such as Arizona or California's San Joaquin Valley.
		As coccidioidomycosis usually causes no symptoms, or in the majority of symptomatic infections usually resolves quickly on its own without causing significant symptoms there is generally no need to avoid infection.
	www.virginiahospitalcenter.com /content/adam_000096.asp (528 words)

	Miliary Coccidioidomycosis in the Immunocompetent -- Arsura and Kilgore 117 (2): 404 -- Chest
		The frequency of a miliary pattern is unknown in coccidioidomycosis
		Castellot, JJ, Creveling, RL, Pitts, FW (1960) Fatal miliary coccidioidomycosis complicating prolonged prednisone therapy in a patient with myelofibrosis.
		Winn, WA, Finegold, SM, Huntington, RW (1967) Coccidioidomycosis with fungemia.
	www.chestjournal.org /cgi/content/full/117/2/404 (1899 words)

	eMedicine - Coccidioidomycosis : Article by Michele M Cheung, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Amphotericin and oral azoles are the mainstays of antifungal therapy for coccidioidomycosis.
		Approximately 60% of incidents of coccidioidomycosis are limited to a single bone, with 20% involving 2 bones and 10% involving 3 bones.
		Treatment of patients with primary pulmonary coccidioidomycosis relies on periodic monitoring of symptoms and radiographic studies to assess residual disease (eg, nodules, cavities) and identify signs of early dissemination.
	www.emedicine.com /ped/topic423.htm (5630 words)

	Home \| aHealthyme.com
		Coccidioidomycosis is an infection caused by inhaling the microscopic spores of the fungus Coccidioides immitis.
		Because the fungus that causes coccidioidomycosis is airborne and microscopic, the only method of prevention is to avoid visiting areas where it is found in the soil.
		Powderly, William G. "Coccidioidomycosis." Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care.
	www.ahealthyme.com /article/gale/100084358 (1271 words)

	AllRefer Health - Coccidioidomycosis (Coccidiosis, San Joaquin Valley Fever, Valley Fever)
		Individuals with AIDS are at higher risk for pulmonary (lung) coccidioidomycosis, as well as for the disseminated (spread to many body systems) and cutaneous (skin) forms of the disease.
		Acute pulmonary coccidioidomycosis is almost always mild, with few or no symptoms, and resolves without treatment.
		Chronic pulmonary coccidioidomycosis can develop 20 or more years after initial infection which may not have been recognized, diagnosed, or treated at the time.
	health.allrefer.com /health/coccidioidomycosis-info.html (497 words)

	Valley Fever Facts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Persons at risk for valley fever should avoid exposure to dust and dry soil in areas where valley fever is common.
		Valley fever is another name for the sometimes deadly infection coccidioidomycosis.
		It is called valley fever because the organism that causes it is commonly found in the soil of the southwestern United States, Mexico, and parts of Central and South America.
	www.astdhpphe.org /infect/valley.html (624 words)

	Adult Health Advisor 2005.4: Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever)
		You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition.
		Coccidioidomycosis is a disease caused by a fungus (mold).
		The fungus lives in the soil of the central valley of California and the deserts of the southwestern US and northwestern Mexico.
	www.med.umich.edu /1libr/aha/aha_coccidom_crs.htm (524 words)

	Medical Dictionary: Coccidioidomycosis - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Coccidioidomycosis: An infectious fungal disease caused by inhaling the spores of a particular bacteria.
		Coccidioidomycosis: an infection of the lungs and skin characterized by excessive sputum and nodules
		Coccidioidomycosis : infection with a fungus of the genus Coccidioides, species C. immitis; primary form is an acute, benign, self limited respiratory infection due to inhalation of spores and varying in severity; secondary form is a virulent, severe, chronic, progressive granulomatous disease with systemic involvement.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /medical/coccidioidomycosis.htm (374 words)

	Coccidioidomycosis
		Coccidioidomycosis is the infection caused by the dimorphic fungus Coccidioides immitis.
		Coccidioidomycosis is acquired from inhalation of the spores (arthroconidia).
		Coccidioidomycosis in travelers returning from Mexico--Pennsylvania, 2000 [In Process Citation].
	www.doctorfungus.org /mycoses/human/cocci/coccidioidomycosis.htm (847 words)

	Coccidioidomycosis - WrongDiagnosis.com
		More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Coccidioidomycosis is available below.
		Coccidioidomycosis (also known as Valley fever and California valley fever) is a fungal disease caused by Coccidioides immitis or C.
		Visit our research pages for current research about Coccidioidomycosis treatments.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /c/coccidioidomycosis/intro.htm (580 words)

	Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever) - Southern Nevada Health District
		The disease generally begins as a respiratory illness and may progress to a persistent infection.
		Disseminated coccidioidomycosis, an uncommon but severe form of the disease, is frequently fatal.
		Anyone who is present near dust-producing activities where soil or other materials contaminated with C. immitis can get coccidioidomycosis if enough spores are inhaled.
	www.cchd.org /disease_factsheets/coccidioidomycosis.htm (399 words)

	eMedicine - Coccidioidomycosis : Article by James de la Torre, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Background: Coccidioides immitis (CI), the etiologic agent responsible for coccidioidomycosis and the more well-known San Joaquin Valley Fever, is a dimorphic fungus, existing in both mold and a yeast form, endemic to the Southwestern United States and other lower Sonoran climates of Central America and South America.
		Congenital infection is rarely a factor in childhood coccidioidomycosis.
		Bergstrom L, Yocum DE, Ampel NM: Increased risk of coccidioidomycosis in patients treated with tumor necrosis factor alpha antagonists.
	www.emedicine.com /emerg/topic103.htm (3416 words)

	Coccidioidomycosis (CM) definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		Coccidioidomycosis (CM) definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		Coccidioidomycosis (CM): A disease due to a fungus called Coccidioides immitis.
		About 40% of people infected with this fungus develop symptoms.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=15206 (362 words)

	Coccidioidomycosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Histopathological changes in a case of coccidioidomycosis of the lung showing a large fibrocaseous nodule.
		U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention page on Coccidioidomycosis
		This page was last modified 21:18, 29 October 2006.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Coccidioidomycosis (302 words)

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