Coccidioidomycosis

Alternative names:

coccidiosis

Treatment:

The acute disease almost always 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 likely to be good. With treatment, the outcome is usually good although relapses may occur. People with disseminated disease have a high death rate.

Complications:

• pleural effusion
• relapse of infection
• spread of the infection throughout the body

Calling your health care provider:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms develop that are suggestive of coccidioidomycosis.