Coccidioidomycosis: first imported case in Italy

J Travel Med. 2012 May-Jun;19(3):192-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1708-8305.2012.00599.x.

Abstract

We report a case of pulmonary coccidioidomycosis imported from the United States to Italy. This disease should enter in the differential diagnosis of any febrile patient (especially if presenting with pulmonary symptoms, with or without hypereosinophilia) coming from Coccidioides immitis endemic areas.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Arizona
  • Coccidioidomycosis* / diagnosis
  • Coccidioidomycosis* / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Italy
  • Itraconazole / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Travel*
  • United States

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Itraconazole