Disseminated coccidioidomycosis
Disseminated Coccidioidomycosis
Disseminated coccidioidomycosis (pronounced: dis-sem-in-ated kok-sid-ee-oy-do-my-ko-sis) is a severe form of Coccidioidomycosis, a fungal infection caused by the Coccidioides species.
Etymology
The term "disseminated" comes from the Latin disseminatus, meaning "scattered widely". "Coccidioidomycosis" is derived from the genus name Coccidioides, which is a combination of the Greek words kokkos (meaning "berry") and eidos (meaning "form"), and the suffix -mycosis, which is used in medical terminology to denote a disease caused by a fungus.
Definition
Disseminated coccidioidomycosis is a systemic infection that occurs when the fungus Coccidioides immitis or Coccidioides posadasii spreads from the lungs to other parts of the body. This condition is also known as Progressive coccidioidomycosis or Coccidioidal granuloma.
Symptoms
Symptoms of disseminated coccidioidomycosis may include Fever, Weight loss, Cough, Chest pain, Skin rash, and Joint pain. In severe cases, it can affect the Central nervous system, leading to Meningitis.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of disseminated coccidioidomycosis typically involves Blood tests, Imaging studies, and sometimes Tissue biopsy. The Coccidioidin skin test can also be used to determine exposure to the fungus.
Treatment
Treatment for disseminated coccidioidomycosis usually involves long-term antifungal therapy with drugs such as Amphotericin B, Fluconazole, or Itraconazole. In severe cases, surgical intervention may be necessary.
Related Terms
- Coccidioidomycosis
- Coccidioides immitis
- Coccidioides posadasii
- Progressive coccidioidomycosis
- Coccidioidal granuloma
- Coccidioidin skin test
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Disseminated coccidioidomycosis
- Wikipedia's article - Disseminated coccidioidomycosis
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