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Complications
Disseminated coccidioidomycosis is a serious complication that is more likely if you have a weakened immune system due to:
- Anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) therapy
- Cancer
- Chemotherapy
- Diabetes
- Glucocorticoid medications (prednisone)
- Heart-lung (cardiopulmonary) conditions
- HIV
- Organ transplants (and associated medicates)
- Pregnancy (especially the first trimester)
- Other complications of coccidioidomycosis include:
- Pleural effusion
- Return of the infection (relapse)
Medications used to treat this infection may also cause side effects, including fever, chills, and nausea.