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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: ; Vidit Bhargava, M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
It is important to screen for Coccidioidomycosis in all cases of CAP in endemic areas.
Screening
Coccidioidomycosis is often mistaken for community acquired pneumonia(CAP) and this grossly underestimates the actual cases in the community. In one study conducted by chang etal, it was found that almost 15% of cases identified as CAP were actually found out to be caused by C.immitis. [1] It is therefore important to screen for Coccidioidomycosis in all cases of CAP in endemic areas.
References
- ↑ Chang, DC.; Anderson, S.; Wannemuehler, K.; Engelthaler, DM.; Erhart, L.; Sunenshine, RH.; Burwell, LA.; Park, BJ. (2008). "Testing for coccidioidomycosis among patients with community-acquired pneumonia". Emerg Infect Dis. 14 (7): 1053–9. doi:10.3201/eid1407.070832. PMID 18598625. Unknown parameter
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