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Detection of Coccidioides posadasii from xerophytic environments in Venezuela reveals risk of naturally acquired coccidioidomycosis infections.
Emerging microbes & infections - 29 Mar 2018
Alvarado Primavera, Teixeira Marcus de Melo, Andrews Lela, Fernandez Alexis, Santander Gerardo, Doyle Adina, Perez Magaly, Yegres Francisco, Barker Bridget Marie
Abstract excerpt
A wide range of mammals are susceptible to infection by the fungal species Coccidioides immitis and C. posadasii. In humans, 60% of infections are asymptomatic; however, certain patients may develop a severe and deep systemic mycosis called coccidioidomycosis. Genetic analysis suggests that the majority of clinical isolates recovered from South America are C. posadasii; however, little is known about the...
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