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Exploring the Distribution of Coccidioides immitis in South Central Washington State
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Coccidioidomycosis, commonly referred to as Valley Fever, is caused by the soil-borne saprophytic fungus C. immitis and posadasii. These species have historically been found in the desert southwest and Mexico; however, in 2010 there were three… read more… of soils by C. immitis has been confirmed at exposure sites associated with these cases. Multiple studies have … confirmed Coccidioides immitis growth and accumulation sites in south central Washington in an effort to understand the ecology and identify additional potential sites across this emerging endemic zone. 6 views …