Coccidioidomycosis

ICD-10 Code B38

Coccidioidomycosis

Definition

A fungal infection caused by Coccidioides immitis. Affected individuals usually have mild flu-like symptoms. However, pneumonia and systemic involvement with the formation of abscesses may develop as complications of the disease.

Also known as California disease, Coccidioides immitis caused disease or disorder, Coccidioides immitis disease or disorder, Coccidioides immitis infectious disease, Coccidioides infection, desert fever, desert rheumatism, San Joaquin valley fever, Valley fever — per MONDO

Also identified as

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Amphotericin B may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Fluconazole may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Itraconazole may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Ketoconazole may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Natamycin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)