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coccidioidomycosis::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | coccidiomycosis, desert rheumatism, valley fever |
| Type of | fungal infection, mycosis |
Examples of coccidioidomycosis
coccidioidomycosis
Known as coccidioidomycosis, valley fever is caused by a fungus called coccidioides immitis.
From the orlandosentinel.com
These include aspergilloses, candidoses, coccidioidomycosis, cryptococcosis, histoplasmosis, mycetomas, and paracoccidioidomycosis.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Histoplasmosis is most common in the Mississippi River basin, and coccidioidomycosis is most common in the southwestern United States.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The fungus Coccidioides immitis grows in the topsoil of California's Ventura County, and inhaling its airborne spores causes coccidioidomycosis.
From the newscientist.com
For the first time, the researchers have genetically engineered a live, attenuated vaccine that successfully protects mice against Valley Fever, known in scientific circles as coccidioidomycosis.
From the sciencedaily.com
- An infection of the lungs and skin characterized by excessive sputum and nodules
- Coccidioidomycosis (also known as "California disease", "Desert rheumatism", "San Joaquin valley fever", and "Valley fever") is a fungal disease caused by Coccidioides immitis or C. posadasii. ...
- Deep-seated mycosis caused by Coccidioides immitis (Hyphomycetes); common in dry S.W. of U.S.A.
- The medical name for the disease commonly called Valley Fever. This is a fungal infection caused by inhaling C. immitis or C. posadasii spores. It can frequently be characterized by flu-like symptoms, rashes, and joint pains. ...
