Coccidiodomycosis: clinical features
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Coccidiodomycosis: clinical features. This is caused by Coccidioides immitis (classical type) and posadasii. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Pathology
- This is caused by Coccidioides immitis (classical type) and posadasii
- These are dimorphous fungi
Risk factors
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Coccidioidal meningitis: clinical features
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Coccidiodal meningitis: complications
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Spinal coccidiodomycosis
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Pulmonary coccidiodomycosis
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References
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- Snyder CH. Coccidioidal meningitis presenting as memory loss. J Am Acad Nurse Pract 2005; 17:181-186.
- Romeo JH, Rice LB, McQuarrie IG. Hydrocephalus in coccidioidal meningitis: case report and review of the literature. Neurosurgery 2000; 47:773-777.
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