Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis Diagnosed in an Immigrant / 결핵
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
;
: 448-452, 2001.
Artículo
en Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-196389
ABSTRACT
Coccidioidomycosis is a common infectious disease in southwestern North America, which is caused by the soil fungus, Coccidioides immitis. Due to the mobility of the modern population, increasing numbers of cases are being diagnosed outside the endemic areas. Moreover, diagnosis in non-endenmic areas may be delayed or confused due to its rarity. Here we report a case of pulmonary coccidioidomycisis in an immigrant. The patient presented with unexplained pulmonary symptoms. A history of recent travel to or immigration from an endemic area may suggest coccidioidomycosis. In addition an early tissue biopsy is helpful in establishing this diagnosis.
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Asunto principal:
Suelo
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Infecciones Bacterianas y Micosis
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Biopsia
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Enfermedades Transmisibles
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Coccidioides
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Coccidioidomicosis
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Diagnóstico
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Emigración e Inmigración
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Emigrantes e Inmigrantes
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Hongos
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
Límite:
Humanos
País/Región como asunto:
America del Norte
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
Año:
2001
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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