Coccidioides immitis
Synonym(s): C. immitis
Introduction
Classification
Taxonomy
- Dimorphic fungus.
Distribution
- Endemic in south western USA, Mexico, Central and South America.
- Elsewhere.
Significance
- Causes coccidioidomycosis, mostly in south western USA.
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Clinical Effects
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Diagnosis
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
- Chapman S W & Daniel C R 3rd (1994) Cutaneous manifestations of fungal infection. Infect Dis Clin North Am 8 (4), 879-910 PubMed.
- Sekhon A S, Isaac-Renton J, Dixon J M et al (1991) Review of human and animal cases of coccidioidomycosis diagnosed in Canada. Mycopathologica 113 (1), 1-10 PubMed.