Coccidioidomycosis

Coccidioidomycosis is an infectious disease caused by the parasitic fungus Coccidioidea immitis. This fungus is common in the USA, Mexico and some other countries where it causes coccidiosis.

Coccidioidosis is a disease that affects the lungs and other human organs. It can lead to serious complications and even death.

Symptoms of coccidiosis may include fever, cough, chest pain, fatigue and loss of appetite. In some cases, symptoms of pneumonia or other infections may also appear.

Antibiotics such as amphotericin B or fluconazole are used to treat coccidoidosis. Surgery may also be required to remove the affected tissue.

To avoid contracting coccidiosis, you must practice good hygiene and avoid walking barefoot on the ground in areas where this fungus is common. It is also important to have regular medical checkups and monitor your health.

Coccidioides is an intracellular fungus that causes disease in animals and humans. The name comes from the Greek words "koski" - rot, "meo" - mushroom and " - oid", which means species. In humans, it can occur in different forms: chronic, acute or primary chronic.

Coccidioides are common in the western United States, Mexico, and other countries in Central and South America. They are spread by inhaling spores, which can live in the environment for up to three years.

There are no symptoms of coccidioidomycosis infection in humans in 50% of cases. Fever, malaise, and irritability may appear. Ulcers can appear on the mucous membranes, most often a tingling sensation in the mouth and tongue. A cough, cracks in the mouth, and pus may appear. The size of the ulcers changes quickly: they decrease and then increase again. The affected areas are very painful, the lesion is prone to spread to adjacent tissues of the throat. Skin dermatitis appears as small red spots, which quickly develop into small ulcers of 3.5 cm. When coughing, pain appears in the chest and lungs. After 2-3 months, chronic skin inflammation may develop. Emphysema and tuberculosis occur. Sometimes the fungus can affect the liver, brain, and heart. Men experience sexual dysfunction. In families, 9 out of 11 infected children will be sick. Animals may not show any symptoms. But in pregnant animals, the fungus can cause intrauterine and postpartum abortions, birth injuries to the fetus or the entire fetus. The baby is born dead or with symptoms of infection. In humans, after contact with cows, goats,