Coccidioidomycosis (Coccidioidomycosis)

Coccidioidomycosis: Disease caused by the fungus Coccidioides immitis

Coccidioidomycosis, also known as valley fever or desert fever, is an infectious disease caused by inhalation of spores of the fungus Coccidioides immitis. This fungus lives in the soil in desert areas of some parts of the Americas, especially in the northwestern United States, southern Mexico and northern Argentina. Coccidioidomycosis can cause a variety of clinical manifestations, ranging from asymptomatic to severe and progressive forms of the disease.

In most people, about 60%, the infection occurs without symptoms and resolves on its own. However, some patients experience flu-like symptoms, including fever, fatigue, cough, chest pain, and headache. These symptoms usually appear 1-3 weeks after exposure to fungal spores. In most cases, the primary form of the disease goes away on its own within 8 weeks.

However, in some people, coccidioidomycosis can progress

Coccidioidomycosis, also known as coccidioidosis, is a serious disease caused by the fungus Coccidiodes immitis, which is transmitted through inhalation of spores. It was widespread in the arid deserts of the southwestern United States (especially Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico), as well as parts of Mexico, Argentina, and South America. Coccidia is an important pathogen for human and animal health, and it can cause severe symptoms such as fever, cough, chest pain and other general flu-like symptoms.

In recent years, coccidia has become an increasingly serious public health problem due to environmental changes due to the construction of pipelines and roads, as well as an increase in the population involved in agricultural activities.