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Coccidioidomycosis - disseminated

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Disseminated coccidioidomycosis
Disseminated coccidioidomycosis
Fungus
Fungus
Alternative Names

Coccidioidomycosis - systemic


Treatment

Bed rest and improved nutrition are recommended. Antifungal drugs are prescribed to treat the infection.


Support Groups


Expectations (prognosis)

People with disseminated disease have a high death rate. Death may be rapid for immunosuppressed patients.


Complications

This can be a fatal disorder.


Calling your health care provider

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms of disseminated coccidioidomycosis.


Review Date: 11/07/2005
Reviewed By: Cyrus Badshah, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University; Assistant Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases & Medical Director, Chest (TB) Clinic and Directly Observed Therapy Program, Harlem Hospital Center. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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