Disseminated Coccidioidomycosis in Immunocompetent Hosts: Opportunities for Increased Recognition and Timely Diagnosis
Clin Chem. 2026 Jan 28:hvaf187. doi: 10.1093/clinchem/hvaf187. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: While most pulmonary infections with Coccidioides spp. are self-limited, a subset of patients is at higher risk for severe disease and extrapulmonary dissemination, including individuals with certain ethnic backgrounds. Disseminated disease can involve soft tissues, bones, and the central nervous system with … Read more