About The Medical Condition Coccidioidomycoses

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Coccidioidomycoses

Coccidioidomycoses Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Coccidioidomycoses Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Coccidioidomycoses?

Infection with a fungus of the genus COCCIDIOIDES, species C. immitis. The primary form is an acute, benign, self-limited respiratory infection due to inhalation of spores and varying in severity. The secondary form is a virulent, severe, chronic, progressive granulomatous disease with systemic involvement. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

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