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Coccidioides immitis is a pathogenic fungus that resides in the soil. It, along with its relative Coccidioides posadasii , can cause coccidioidomycosis, and on rare occasions meningitis, mostly in immunocompromised persons. It is considered a biosafety level 3 pathogen. Copyright Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License. See http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ for details. Source: Wikipedia, Coccidioides immitis (Wikipedia)

Coccidioidomycosis is an infection caused by Coccidioides immitis. Progressive infections in the months following initial exposure may be indicative of bone, joint, skin and soft tissue involvement. Transmission is via arthrospore inhalation. Most infections are asymptomatic, but are increased among immunocompromised patients. Symptoms usually include fever, cough, headache, and myalgia. (Jacobs and DeMott Laboratory Test Handbook, 5th edition, DS Jacobs, WR DeMott and DK Oxley, 2001) Source: Regenstrief Institute

Coccidioidomycosis, also known as Valley Fever, is caused by two species of soil-dwelling fungi, Coccidioides immitis and C. posadasii. It is common in the southwestern United States, Mexico, and South America and is transmitted by inhalation, frequently after contaminated soil is disrupted, such as by construction or natural events such as earthquakes or dust storms. Infections range from asymptomatic to life-threatening, and the clinical presentation is the same for both species. In about 40% of patients, symptoms begin one to three weeks after exposure and include cough, shortness of breath, headache, fatigue, and rash. Up to 10% of patients develop pulmonary complications or chronic disease, and about one percent of patients develop disseminated infection involving meninges (i.e., meningitis), soft tissues, and bones or joints. Patients who are immunocompromised are more likely to develop more severe disease. [CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/coccidioidomycosis/health-professionals.html] Source: Regenstrief LOINC

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Basic Part Properties

Part Display Name
Coccidioides immitis
Part Type
Component (Describes the core component or analyte measured)
Created On
2000-05-04
Construct for LOINC Short Name
C immitis

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zh-CN Chinese (China) 粗球孢子菌
Synonyms: 厌酷球孢子菌;球孢子菌;球孢子菌病;球孢子虫病;球霉菌病;粗球霉菌
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