Coccidioides immitis

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Sections available in full article Classification, Distribution, Significance, Active Forms, Active Form 1, Active Form 2, Clinical Effects, Epidemiology, Pathological effects, Other Host Effects, Control, Diagnosis, Useful samples, Specimen storage, Transport of samples, Field diagnosis, Laboratory diagnosis, Sources, Publications,
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Synonyms C. immitis

Classification


Taxonomy

  • Dimorphic fungus.

Distribution

  • Endemic in south western USA, Mexico, Central and South America.
  • Elsewhere.

Significance

  • Causes coccidioidomycosis , mostly in south western USA.

Sources

Publications

  • Chapman S W and Daniel C R (1994)Cutaneous manifestations of fungal infections.Infect Dis Clin North Am8(4), 879-910.
  • Sekkon A S et al (1991)Review of human and animal cases of coccidioidomycosis diagnosed in Canada.Mycopathologica113, 1.

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