Systemic coccidioidomycosis with multiple calcifications of the microorganism. case report

https://doi.org/10.36109/rmg.v157i1.93
Coccidioidomycosis Granuloma Endospore-Forming Bacteria

Authors

  • Alejandra Sánchez Departamento de Patología, Hospital General San Juan de Dios, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala, Guatemala
  • Víctor Argueta Departamento de Patología, Hospital General San Juan de Dios, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala, Guatemala
  • Roberto Orozco
    roberto.orozco@colmedegua.org
    Departamento de Patología, Hospital General San Juan de Dios, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala, Guatemala
  • Werner De León Departamento de Patología, Hospital General San Juan de Dios, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala, Guatemala
Vol. 157 No. 1 (2018): January - June, 2018
Case Report
June 19, 2019
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

How to Cite

Systemic coccidioidomycosis with multiple calcifications of the microorganism. case report. (2018). Revista médica (Colegio De Médicos Y Cirujanos De Guatemala), 157(1), 44-49. https://doi.org/10.36109/rmg.v157i1.93