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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection most commonly seen in the desert regions of the southwestern United States, and in Central and South America. Common risk factors include traveling to an area where the fungus is commonly seen raises your risk for this infection, native American, African or Philippine descent, and having a weakened immune systems due to AIDS, diabetes, or medications that suppress the immune system.

Risk factors for infection

• Dust exposure in endemic areas, due to occupational activities
• Agricultural or construction workers
• Military personnel training in endemic areas
• Armadillo hunting expeditions
• Construction work, and model airplane competitions
• Natural disasters such as earthquakes and windstorms

• HIV/AIDS
• Organ transplantation
• Use of immunosuppressive medications,
• Older age
• Diabetes
• Late-stage pregnancy.