Infection with a fungus of the genus COCCIDIOIDES, endemic to the SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES. It is sometimes called valley fever but should not be confused with RIFT VALLEY FEVER. Infection is caused by inhalation of airborne, fungal particles known as arthroconidia, a form of FUNGAL SPORES. A primary form is an acute, benign, self-limited respiratory infection. A secondary form is a virulent, severe, chronic, progressive granulomatous disease with systemic involvement. It can be detected by use of COCCIDIOIDIN.

Descriptor ID	D003047
MeSH Number(s)	C01.703.203
Concept/Terms	Coccidioidomycosis Coccidioidomycosis Coccidioidomycoses Valley Fever Valley Fevers Coccidioides immitis Infection Coccidioides immitis Infections Infection, Coccidioides immitis Infections, Coccidioides immitis San Joaquin Valley Fever

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