Guide To Treating Coccidioidomycosis
Every year, ten thousand patients in the United States are diagnosed with coccidioidomycosis, though the numbers may be higher since this condition can easily be mistaken for another. Commonly known as Valley fever, coccidioidomycosis is an airborne infection caused by inhaling Coccidioides, a fungus found in many soils. Both Coccidioides immitis and Coccidioides posadasii produce spores that can infect humans and lead to a variety of health complications and clinical symptoms ranging from respiratory problems similar to pneumonia to headaches, joint and muscle pain and a fever.While sixty percent of individuals with coccidioidomycosis will experience minimal or no symptoms, forty percent will display some signs of an infection. Infections range from mild to severe, and there are a variety of treatment options available to those affected by the disease.