Coccidioidal Meningitis in New York Traced to Texas by Fungal Genomic Analysis.
Clin Infect Dis
; 69(6): 1060-1062, 2019 08 30.
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| ID: mdl-30715178
ABSTRACT
A child developed hydrocephalus. Sixteen months later, it was discovered to be a complication of coccidioidal meningitis. The infection's source was uncertain until genomic analysis of the fungal isolate identified its origin to be a visit to Beeville, Texas. Improved national reporting of cases of coccidioidomycosis might reduce diagnostic delays.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Meningitis Fúngica
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Genoma Fúngico
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Coccidioides
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Coccidioidomicosis
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Genómica
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
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Infant
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Infect Dis
Asunto de la revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Article