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Coccidioidomycosis    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Coccidiosis; San Joaquin Valley Fever

Treatment

The acute disease almost always goes away without treatment. Bedrest and treatment of flu-like symptoms until fever disappears may be recommended.

Disseminated or severe disease should be treated with Amphotericin B, ketoconazole, fluconazole, or itraconazole.

Prognosis

The outcome in limited disease is likely to be good. With treatment, the outcome is usually good although relapses may occur. People with disseminated disease have a high death rate.

Complications

  • Pleural effusion
  • Relapse of infection
  • Spread of the infection throughout the body

Call Your Health Care Provider If:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms develop that are suggestive of coccidioidomycosis.

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