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Coccidioides immitis (Fig 3) was seen as spherule containing multiple endospores.
In regard to the diagnosis of central nervous system involvement, isolation of
Coccidioides immitis from infected cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is difficult, occurring in less than 50% of patients.
In vitro and in vivo activities of posaconazole against
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A coccidioidomicose e uma infeccao fungica sistemica causada pelo
Coccidioides immitis, que acomete os animais e o homem (1,2).
* Identifies Blastomyces dermatitidis,
Coccidioides immitis, and Hisfop/asma capsulaium
However, those who are immuno-compromised may consider avoiding (1) wooded areas to evade Blastomyces dermatitidis, (2) semi-arid and arid regions to elude
Coccidioides immitis, and (3) Ohio, Mississippi, and St.
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