The Rise of Coccidioides: Forces Against the Dust Devil Unleashed

The Rise of Coccidioides: Forces Against the Dust Devil Unleashed

Coccidioidomycosis (Valley fever) is a fungal disease caused by the inhalation of Coccidioides posadasii or C. immitis. This neglected disease occurs in the desert areas of the western United States, most notably in California and Arizona, where infections continue to rise. Clinically, coccidioidomy...

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Main Authors: Marley C. Caballero Van Dyke, George R. Thompson, John N. Galgiani, Bridget M. Barker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
Subjects:
Coccidioides
valley fever
fungal vaccines
antifungal drugs
immunity
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fimmu.2019.02188/full

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