5 Questions
Which of the following is true about Coccidioides?
It digests animals from the inside out.
What is another name for the infection caused by Coccidioides?
Valley Fever
What are the symptoms of the infection caused by Coccidioides?
Muscle pain and joint stiffness
Where does Coccidioides prefer to live?
Deserts
What is one thing we still don't understand about Coccidioides?
How it spreads in the soil
Study Notes
Coccidioides Fungus
- Coccidioides is a type of fungus that causes coccidioidomycosis, also known as Valley Fever.
- Symptoms of the infection caused by Coccidioides include fever, chest pain, cough, and fatigue, with some cases being asymptomatic.
- Coccidioides prefers to live in dry, desert-like environments, particularly in the southwestern United States, Mexico, and parts of Central and South America.
- Despite its prevalence, one thing that is still not fully understood about Coccidioides is how it transitions from a dormant state to an active, infectious state.
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