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Coccidioidomycosis

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Coccidioidomycosis Prevention

Because coccidioidomycosis is present in dust, it is very difficult to prevent exposure to the fungus.

The fungus is common in:

Central America
Mexico
South America
Southwestern United States

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Last Updated: Nov 5, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Coccidioidomycosis References:

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Deresinski SC. Coccidioidomycosis: efficacy of new agents and future prospects. Curr Opin Infect Dis. 2001 Dec;14(6):693-6.