Fatal septic shock due to disseminated coccidioidomycosis: a case series and review of the literature

Abstract

Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection endemic to the southwestern United States and regions of Latin America. Disseminated disease occurs in < 1% of cases. Septic shock is even rarer, with high mortality despite therapy.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Jun 26, 2023
Source ID
10.1186/s12879-023-08379-6

Entities

People

  • Alexandra Perry
  • Chelsea Ausman
  • Evan C. Ewers
  • Isaac Mccool
  • Jenifer Edmondson
  • John C. Walsh
  • Piotr Wiśniewski
  • Ryan C. Maves

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Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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  • Immunology
  • International Relations, focusing on Korea-Africa and North Korea-South Korea relations, and Nigeria-Latin American Relations.
  • Systems Analysis and Design