California Valley Fever caused by Acute Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis

California Valley Fever caused by Acute Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis

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Contributed byKrish Tangella MD, MBAMar 15, 2018

The topic California Valley Fever caused by Acute Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Acute Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis.

Quick Summary:

  • Coccidioidomycosis is an infectious disease caused by inhaling the spores of two related fungi, namely Coccidioides immitis and Coccidioides posadasii
  • C. posadasii is found in the soil of dry and low rainfall areas  and desert regions in certain parts of the South Western U.S, Mexico, Central and South America; C. immitis is found in California
  • A mild attack of coccidioidomycosis affects the upper respiratory system, lungs, and lymph nodes. A serious attack of coccidioidomycosis may spread to other parts of the body, such as the bones, joints, skin, tissues, and brain meninges, and may cause some serious complications

The types of coccidioidomycosis include:

  • Acute Coccidioidomycosis
  • Chronic Coccidioidomycosis
  • Disseminated Coccidioidomycosis

Acute Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis is a mild form of the infection, which lasts for a very short time period.

  • The signs and symptoms of Acute Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis begin to appear within 1-3 weeks after inhaling the fungus. In majority of cases, the signs and symptoms are similar to a flu-like illness
  • Complications of the infection include progression of the condition to its chronic infection form and spread of the fungus throughout the body. This causes disseminated coccidioidomycosis that can be fatal without proper treatment
  • 95% of those infected recover completely without any treatment. The prognosis of Acute Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis is excellent, since it is a self-limiting infection

Please find comprehensive information on Acute Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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