Guide To Treating Coccidioidomycosis

Treating Infections

In severe cases of coccidioidomycosis, patients can develop chronic respiratory infections or disseminated infection. A disseminated infection can spread throughout the body, usually through the skin, bones, or soft tissues.

Patients with severe Valley fever can develop skin and recurrent pulmonary lesions. Treating these infections may require hospitalization as there is a high risk of severe coccidioidomycosis developing into meningitis, an often fatal illness.

While most patients are asymptomatic, diagnosing and treating coccidioidomycosis as soon as possible is vital to prevent the worsening of symptoms and spread of infection. Some individuals who develop chronic lung problems take years to fully recover, so it's important to start an antifungal medication, and any other recommend treatments a doctor recommend immediately.

Continue reading to learn about the next treatment for coccidioidomycosis.