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Coccidioidomycosis

Infection is caused by inhaling the spores of the fungus Coccidioides immitis. This fungus is often found in desert regions.

Source:ADAM

Date:December 3, 2008

Coccidioidomycosis

When the spores of C. immitis are inhaled, they can become lodged in the lungs, divide, and cause localized inflammation. This is known as acute or primary coccidioidomycosis.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

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