Coccidioidomycosis in Brazil: Historical Challenges of a Neglected Disease

Coccidioidomycosis in Brazil: Historical Challenges of a Neglected Disease

Coccidioidomycosis is a deep-seated fungal infection that occurs exclusively in semiarid areas in the Americas. In Brazil, coccidioidomycosis occurs exclusively in rural areas in the northeast region and affects counties that are hit by recurrent droughts, poverty and economic stagnation. Since 1978...

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Main Authors: Rossana Cordeiro, Santiago Moura, Débora Castelo-Branco, Marcos Fábio Rocha, Reginaldo Lima-Neto, José Júlio Sidrim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
Subjects:
<i>Coccidioides</i>
coccidioidomycosis
neglected tropical diseases
fungal infection
northeastern Brazil
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/7/2/85

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