Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis)
Incidence of Valley Fever in the US
Geographic Range of Valley Fever Current Understanding
Geographic Range of Valley Fever Potential
Life Cycle of Coccidioides spp.
Pattern of Valley Fever Progression
Clinical Manifestations of Valley Fever
Community-acquired Pneumonia
Summary: Consider the Diagnosis
Serologic Tests for Valley Fever
Applying Serologic Test Results
Fungal Cultures and Direct Microscopy
Summary: Order the Right Test
Risk for Complications Immunosuppression
Complication Risk Pregnancy
Complication Risk Demographic Trends
Summary: Check for Risk Factors
Complications of Valley Fever
Extrapulmonary Disease
Coccidioidal Meningitis
Pulmonary Complications
Summary: Check for Complications
Management of Uncomplicated Cases
Follow-up of the Primary Infection
Managing and Monitoring Patients
Summary: Initiate Management
Reporting Valley Fever Cases
Summary
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