infection

Coccidioidomycosis

Coccidioidomycosis is a mammalian disease caused by Coccidioides immitis or Coccidioides posadasii. It is commonly known as cocci, Valley fever, or San Joaquin Valley fever. Coccidioidomycosis is endemic in certain parts of the United States in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and northern Mexico.

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Causes — why it happens

·Coccidioides

Treatment

·Antifungal medication

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