Living with Coccidioidomycosis
A fungal infection, often with mild flu-like symptoms, that can lead to pneumonia and wider infection.
Understanding Coccidioidomycosis
People usually have mild flu-like symptoms. Pneumonia and infection that spreads through the body with abscesses may develop as complications. GARD lists onset at any time in life.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these among the most common:
- Mild flu-like symptoms
- Fever
- Pneumonia
- Lowered immune function
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Your doctor may refer you to a specialist who knows rare conditions.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- A doctor familiar with rare conditions, plus specialists as needed
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with American Lung Association and other patient organizations
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
Coccidioidomycosis is caused by the fungus Coccidioides immitis. GARD doesn't give more detail on how it is caught.
Also known as: california disease; coccidioides immitis caused disease or disorder; coccidioides immitis disease or disorder; coccidioides immitis infection; coccidioides immitis infectious disease; coccidioides infection
Patient organizations
- American Lung AssociationCoccidioidomycosis · United States
- MYCology Advocacy, Research, & Education (MYCARE)Coccidioidomycosis · United States
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