Coccidioidomycosis; acute (primary) pulmonary
Alternative names:
San Joaquin Valley fever; valley fever
Treatment:
The acute disease is almost always benign and goes away without treatment. Bedrest and treatment of flu-like symptoms until fever disappears may be recommended.
Expectations (prognosis):
The outcome in limited disease is expected to be good.
Complications:
Calling your health care provider:
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms develop that are suggestive of coccidioidomycosis.
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms worsen or do not improve with treatment.
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if new symptoms develop.
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