Fungal Diseases

Question 1

where is coccidiomycosis (coccidiodes immitis) found? classic presentation or anything of note? how is it treated?

Answer 1

southwest USA

after rainfall or dust storms

ketoconazole or itraconazole

ZOONOTIC

Question 1

where is cryptococcus neoformans and gatti found and what is the classic presentation? how is it treated?

Answer 1

pacific northwest USA

roman nose/swelling of bridge of the nose

ampoheterin B +/- flucanazole

Question 2

where is histoplasmosis found? classic presentation? how is it treated?

Answer 2

midwest, mississippi river area

diagnose with antigen testing

treat with itraconazole

Question 3

where is blasto found? classic presentation? how is it treated?

Answer 3

ohio river valley and east of missisiip river, think eastern USA

think HUNTING DOG

snowstorm on chest rads, antigen test or PCR

treat with itraconazole