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It is commonly known as cocci, [4] Valley fever, [4] as well as California fever, [5] desert rheumatism, [5] or San Joaquin Valley fever. [5] Coccidioidomycosis is endemic in certain parts of the United States in Arizona , California , Nevada , New Mexico , Texas , Utah , and northern Mexico.
Coccidioides posadasii is a pathogenic fungus that, along with Coccidioides immitis, is the causative agent of coccidioidomycosis, [1] or valley fever in humans.It resides in the soil in certain parts of the Southwestern United States, northern Mexico, and some other areas in the Americas, but its evolution was connected to its animal hosts.
Disseminated disease occurs when the fungus has spread outside of the lungs and may include clinical signs such as lameness, pain, seizures, anterior uveitis, and localized swelling. [17] Diagnosis of Valley Fever may include multiple tests, including serology and radiology.
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Chronic histoplasmosis cases can resemble tuberculosis; [9] [10] disseminated histoplasmosis affects multiple organ systems and is fatal unless treated. [11] While histoplasmosis is the most common cause of mediastinitis, this remains a relatively rare disease. Severe infections can cause hepatosplenomegaly, lymphadenopathy, and adrenal ...
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Generally, diseases outlined within the ICD-10 codes A90-A99 within Chapter I: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases should be included in this category. Subcategories This category has the following 5 subcategories, out of 5 total.
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