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Antibiotic and antifungal treatment among persons with confirmed coccidioidomycosis - Southern California, 2011.

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We investigated coccidioidomycosis testing and treatment patterns among persons in an integrated healthcare delivery system to identify gaps in diagnosis and treatment. Coccidioidomycosis diagnosis delays were common. Among persons who… Click to show full abstract

We investigated coccidioidomycosis testing and treatment patterns among persons in an integrated healthcare delivery system to identify gaps in diagnosis and treatment. Coccidioidomycosis diagnosis delays were common. Among persons who tested positive, 70% were prescribed antibiotics before positive coccidioidomycosis tests. Antibiotic treatment decreased and antifungal treatment increased after positive testing.

Keywords: antifungal treatment; treatment; coccidioidomycosis; treatment among; antibiotic antifungal; among persons

Journal Title: Medical mycology
Year Published: 2019

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