Coccidioidomycosis
| Medical Definition: |
Infection with a fungus of the genus COCCIDIOIDES, species C. immitis. The primary form is an acute, benign, self-limited respiratory infection due to inhalation of spores and varying in severity. The secondary form is a virulent, severe, chronic, progressive granulomatous disease with systemic involvement. (From Dorland, 27th ed) |
| Guide Notes: |
fungus dis caused by COCCIDIOIDES, not COCCIDIA |
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