Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal
Article Title
Pleural Effusion in Michigan Caused by Coccidioides Immitis After Travel to an Endemic Area
Abstract
Primary coccidioidal disease is rarely diagnosed in the midwest in the nonimmunocompromised host. Since coast-to-coast travel is common today, many patients may become exposed to Coccidioides immitis while traveling in endemic areas. We present a case of acute coccidioidal pleural effusion in a Michigan woman who had recently visited northeastern Arizona. Her travel history was the single most important factor in the eventual diagnosis of coccidioidal pleural effusion.
Recommended Citation
Hughes, Christopher M. and Kvale, Paul A.
(1989)
"Pleural Effusion in Michigan Caused by Coccidioides Immitis After Travel to an Endemic Area,"
Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal
: Vol. 37
:
No.
1
, 47-49.
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https://scholarlycommons.henryford.com/hfhmedjournal/vol37/iss1/14