Coccidioidomycosis acquired in Washington State

Clin Infect Dis. 2013 Mar;56(6):847-50. doi: 10.1093/cid/cis1028. Epub 2012 Dec 7.

Abstract

Clinical, laboratory, and epidemiologic evidence suggest that 3 individuals with acute coccidioidomycosis were exposed in Washington State, significantly beyond previously identified endemic areas. Given the patients' lack of recent travel, coccidioidomycosis was not suspected, leading to delays in diagnosis and appropriate therapy. Clinicians should be aware of this possibility and consider the diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Coccidioidomycosis / diagnosis*
  • Coccidioidomycosis / epidemiology*
  • Endemic Diseases
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Washington / epidemiology