Coccidioidal Meningitis in New York Traced to Texas by Fungal Genomic Analysis.
case_report · Level V
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Coccidioides
- Coccidioidomycosis
- Genome, Fungal
- Genomics
- Meningitis, Fungal