What’s Coccidioides?

Coccidioides is a fungal infection caused by Coccidioides posadasii and Coccidioides immitis, which are common in South and Central America, Mexico, and the southwestern United States. The infection is spread through airborne spores and is a danger in certain occupations. Symptoms include fever, cough, chest pain, and fatigue. Treatment involves antifungal drugs. Disseminated disease is […]

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