Disseminated coccidioidomycosis in bone marrow
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DOI: 10.1002/ajh.26244
Abstract: A 29 year old previously healthy Chinese-American man presented with progressive respiratory failure and hepatosplenomegaly. Initial white count was 21.9 10/L, hemoglobin 9.3 g/dL, and platelets 60 10/L. On automated differential, 21% eosinophils were noted.… read more here.
Keywords: disseminated coccidioidomycosis; bone; may 2021; bone marrow ... See more keywords
Disseminated coccidioidomycosis presenting with intramedullary spinal cord abscesses: Management challenges
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2016.12.001
Abstract: Coccidioides species are endemic to the southwestern United States and typically cause a mild or asymptomatic primary infection. In some instances, infection can disseminate and involve the central nervous system with meningitis being the most… read more here.
Keywords: cord; cord abscesses; intramedullary spinal; disseminated coccidioidomycosis ... See more keywords
Disseminated coccidioidomycosis: Monitoring of serologic markers for treatment response
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2020.05.007
Abstract: We describe a patient with a disseminated coccidioidomycosis. Biomarkers in serum during itraconazole therapy showed a rapid clearing of Coccidioides DNA as detected by PCR. Coccidioides antibody detection by lateral flow assay became negative after… read more here.
Keywords: coccidioidomycosis monitoring; treatment; coccidioidomycosis; monitoring serologic ... See more keywords
(Ig)Easy diagnosis of disseminated coccidioidomycosis
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-248894
Abstract: An immunocompetent man in his 20s came to the hospital for shortness of breath, fevers and lower back pain with unintentional 20 lbs. weight loss. Relevant history included a recent trip to Arizona 3 months… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosis disseminated; easy diagnosis; disseminated coccidioidomycosis;
Disseminated Coccidioidomycosis Presenting as Carcinomatosis Peritonei and Intestinal Coccidioidomycosis in a Patient with HIV
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DOI: 10.1159/000456655
Abstract: Coccidioidomycosis (CM) is a fungal infection endemic in southwestern regions of the United States, northwestern regions of Mexico, and some areas of Brazil and Argentina. Clinical presentation varies depending on the extent of the infection… read more here.
Keywords: presenting carcinomatosis; coccidioidomycosis; carcinomatosis peritonei; coccidioidomycosis presenting ... See more keywords
Vaccine Protection of Mice With Primary Immunodeficiencies Against Disseminated Coccidioidomycosis
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DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2021.790488
Abstract: Disseminated coccidioidomycosis (DCM), often a severe and refractory disease leading to poor outcomes, is a risk for people with certain primary immunodeficiencies (PID). Several DCM-associated PID (STAT4, STAT3, IFNγ, and Dectin-1) are modeled in mice.… read more here.
Keywords: primary immunodeficiencies; disseminated coccidioidomycosis; protection mice; mice ... See more keywords