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Which of the following is true about Coccidioides?
Which of the following is true about Coccidioides?
- It prefers dark and damp conditions.
- It is a common type of fungus found in the desert.
- It digests animals from the inside out. (correct)
- It can only cause mild infections in humans.
What is another name for the infection caused by Coccidioides?
What is another name for the infection caused by Coccidioides?
- Valley Fever (correct)
- Desert Flu
- Fungal Fever
- Rheumatoid Fever
What are the symptoms of the infection caused by Coccidioides?
What are the symptoms of the infection caused by Coccidioides?
- Nausea and vomiting
- Muscle pain and joint stiffness (correct)
- Cough and sneezing
- Headache and dizziness
Where does Coccidioides prefer to live?
Where does Coccidioides prefer to live?
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What is one thing we still don't understand about Coccidioides?
What is one thing we still don't understand about Coccidioides?
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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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