Systemic coccidioidomycosis with multiple calcifications of the microorganism. case report

Coccidioidomycosis Granuloma Endospore-Forming Bacteria

Authors

  • Alejandra Sánchez, MD Departamento de Patología, Hospital General San Juan de Dios, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala, Guatemala
  • Víctor Argueta, MD Departamento de Patología, Hospital General San Juan de Dios, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala, Guatemala
  • Roberto Orozco, MsC
    roberto.orozco@colmedegua.org
    Departamento de Patología, Hospital General San Juan de Dios, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala, Guatemala
  • Werner De León, MD Departamento de Patología, Hospital General San Juan de Dios, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala, Guatemala
June 30, 2018

Introduction: Coccidioidomycosis is a systemic fungal infection caused by dimorphic fungi. Two species are known: C. immitis and C. posadasii.

It is acquired by inhalation of arthroconidia, the infection is usually benign, but in patients whose