Disseminated coccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection that spreads through the bloodstream and involves many organs.
Alternative NamesCoccidioidomycosis - systemic
Causes, incidence, and risk factorsCoccidioidomycosis is caused by breathing in spores from the fungi Coccidioides immitis or Coccidioides posadasii.These fungi are found in the soil in certain parts of the southwestern U.S., Mexico, and Central and South America.
The following increase your risk of disseminated coccidioidomycosis:
Most acuteinfections cause no symptoms. Other times, the symptoms range from mild to severe.
Symptoms include:
Other symptoms that may occur with this disease:
Tests that may be done include:
A biopsy of tissue may be done to determine the area of disseminated disease:
A brain and nervous system (neurological) examination may show abnormalities.
TreatmentBed rest and improved nutrition are recommended. Antifungal drugs are prescribed to treat the infection.
Expectations (prognosis)People with disseminated disease have a high Death Rate. Death may be rapid for patients with a suppressed immune system.
ComplicationsIn the disseminated form of the disease, the infection may spread to the bones, lungs, liver, brain, skin, heart, and sac around the heart (pericardium). Meningitis is the most serious type of disseminated disease.
Calling your health care providerCall for an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms of disseminated coccidioidomycosis.
PreventionMaintaining good health will limit the disease to a harmless lung illness. Preventing AIDS or other causes of an impaired immune system will generally prevent the more severe forms of the disease.
ReferencesGalgiani J. Coccidioides species. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier; 2005:chap 264.
Galgiani JN. Coccidioidomycosis. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2007:chap 354.
No, it is not contagious and cannot be spread from person to person.
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Disseminated coccidioidomycosis: This is most serious and occurs when the infection spreads (disseminates) beyond the lungs Most often to the skin, bones, liver, brain, heart, and the membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord (meninges). Yes, if you have Hep C and asthma you are more likely to be affected since your immune system is not strong.
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