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June 2010
 

May  2010
 
General Reports
       

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Chapter 2: coccidioidomycosis.
de Deus Filho A.
 J Bras Pneumol. 2009 Sep;35(9):920-30.
 Paper

Detection of coccidioides antigenemia following dissociation of immune complexes.
Durkin M, Estok L, Hospenthal D, et al
 Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2009 Oct;16(10):1453-6.
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Comparative genomic analyses of the human fungal pathogens Coccidioides and their relatives.
Sharpton TJ, Stajich JE, Rounsley SD, et al
Genome Res. 2009 Oct;19(10):1722-31
 Paper
 
Refractory disseminated coccidioidomycosis and mycobacteriosis in interferon-gamma receptor 1 deficiency.
Vinh DC, Masannat F, Dzioba RB, et al
 Clin Infect Dis. 2009 Sep 15;49(6):e62-5
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Testing for coccidioidomycosis among patients with community-acquired pneumonia.
Chang DC, Anderson S, Wannemuehler K,et al  
Emerg Infect Dis 2008 Jul Vol 14, No 7–July 2008
 Paper

Approach to the solid organ transplant patient with latent infection and disease caused by
Coccidioides species.
Blair JE.   
Curr Opin Infect Dis. 2008 Aug;21(4):415-20.
 Abstract
 
Coccidioidomycosis.
Parish JM, Blair JE.  
Mayo Clin Proc. 2008 Mar;83(3):343-48;
 Abstract
 
Pleural effusion in hospitalized patients with Coccidioidomycosis
Merchant M, Romero AO, Libke RD, Joseph J.
Respir Med. 2007 Dec 28
Abstract
 
Coccidioidomycosis in persons infected with HIV-1.
Ampel NM.
Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2007 Mar 15;
 Abstract
 
Fatigue in coccidioidomycosis. Quantification and correlation with clinical, immunological,
and nutritional factors.
Muir Bowers J, Mourani JP, Ampel NM. 
Med Mycol. 2006 Nov;44(7):585-90
 Abstract
 
Coccidioidomycosis in patients with diabetes mellitus.
Santelli AC, Blair JE, Roust LR
Am J Med. 2006 Nov;119(11):964-9.
 Abstract
 
Unusual presentations of coccidioidomycosis: a case series and review of the literature.
Crum-Cianflone NF, Truett AA, Teneza-Mora N, et al  
Medicine (Baltimore). 2006 Sep;85(5):263-77.
Abstract
 
Climate factors influencing coccidioidomycosis seasonality and outbreaks.
Comrie AC. 
Environ Health Perspect. 2005 Jun;113(6):688-92
 Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Disseminated Coccidioidomycosis
Wang C-Y, Jerng J-S, Ko J-C, 
Emerg Infect Dis 2005 Jan
Paper
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Coccidioidomycosis among workers at archeological site, northeastern Utah.
Petersen LR, Marshall SL, Barton-Dickson C, , et al.
Emerg Infect Dis 2004 Apr
Paper
 
Combating opportunistic infections: coccidioidomycosis.
Ampel NM.
Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2004 Feb;5(2):255-61.
 Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT  ARTICLE
 Coccidioidomycosis
 Catanzaro  A
Current Treatment Options in Infectious Diseases 2003, 5:529-535
 Paper

Fungal infections among returning travelers.
Panackal AA, Hajjeh RA, Cetron MS, Warnock DW  
Clin Infect Dis 2002 Nov 1;35(9):1088-95
 Abstract

Coccidioidomycosis meningitis and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone.
Webb M, Ziauddin A, Okusa MD.
Am J Med Sci 2002 Sep;324(3):155-7
 Abstract

Disseminated coccidioidomycosis discovered during routine skin cancer screening.
Rance BR, Elston DM.
Cutis 2002 Jul;70(1):70-2
 Abstract

Disseminated coccidioidomycosis with intra- and paravertebral abscesses.
Nakamura H, Nakamura T, Suzuki M, et al.
J Infect Chemother 2002 Jun;8(2):178-81
 Abstract

Coccidioidomycosis among persons with human immunodeficiency virus infection in
the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).
Ampel NM.
Semin Respir Infect 2001 Dec;16(4):257-62
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Miliary coccidioidomycosis in the immunocompetent.
Arsura EL, Kilgore WB.
Chest 2000Feb;117(2):404-9
Paper
 
Recent advances in cryptococcosis, candidiasis and coccidioidomycosis
complicating HIV infection.
Kappe R, Levitz S, Harrison TS, Ruhnke M, et al.
Med Mycol 1998;36 Suppl 1:207-15
 Abstract
 
Delayed-type hypersensitivity, in vitro T-cell responsiveness and risk of active
coccidioidomycosis among HIV-infected patients living in the coccidioidal endemic area.
Ampel NM.
 Med Mycol 1999 Aug;37(4):245-50
 Abstract
 
Case Studies/Literature Reviews
       

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Pseudometastasis secondary to histoplasmosis infection: false-positive PET/CT findings.
Perko R, Messinger Y, Moertel C.
Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2010 Apr;54(4):621-3.
 Abstract

Coccidioidomycosis in patients with HIV-1 infection in the era of potent antiretroviral therapy.
Masannat FY, Ampel NM.
 Clin Infect Dis. 2010 Jan 1;50(1):1-7.
 Abstract

Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis: import illness and the importance of travel history.
Indhirajanti S, Maartense E, Posthuma EF, et al 
Neth J Med. 2009 Nov;67(10):353-5
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis: import illness and the importance of travel history.
Indhirajanti S, Maartense E, Posthuma EF, et al 
Neth J Med. 2009 Nov;67(10):353-5.
 Paper

Coccidioidomycosis: an unexpected diagnosis in a patient with persistent cough.
Goegebuer T, Nackaerts K, Himpe U, et al
 Acta Clin Belg. 2009 May-Jun;64(3):235-8.
 Abstract

Coccidioidomycosis and tuberculosis coinfection at a tuberculosis hospital: clinical features
and literature review.
Cadena J, Hartzler A, Hsue G, Longfield RN.
 Medicine (Baltimore). 2009 Jan;88(1):66-76
 Abstract

Coccidioidal pericarditis: a rapid presumptive diagnosis by an in-house antigen confirmed by
mycological and molecular methods.
Brilhante RS, Cordeiro RA, Rocha MF, et al
 J Med Microbiol. 2008 Oct;57(Pt 10):1288-92.
 Abstract

An unusual case of coccidioidomycosis presenting with skin lesions.
Noor O, Rao M, Rao BK.
 Am J Dermatopathol. 2008 Oct;30(5):481-3.
 Abstract

Exudative pleurisy of coccidioidomycosis: A case report and review of the literature.
Afshar K, Boydking A, Sharma OP.
 J Med Case Reports. 2008 Sep 3;2:291.
 Abstract
 
Coccidioidomycosis in a 38-year-old man: a case report.
Batura-Gabryel H, Brajer B.
Pol Arch Med Wewn. 2008 Jun;118(6):387-90.
 Abstract
 
Coccidioidomycosis revealed by specific cutaneous lesions occurring after placement of a
ventricular cardiac shunt for chronic meningitis.
Buot G, Bachmeyer C, Haettich-Pialoux B, Bélangé G, et al   
Presse Med. 2008 Feb 28
Abstract
 
Extrapulmonary coccidioidomycosis: case report and review
Aviles-Salas A, Quintero-Cuadra Y, Cornejo-Juárez P.
Rev Chilena Infectol. 2007 Oct;24(5):398-401.
 Abstract
 
A case of cavitary coccidioidomycosis with fungus balls in the apices of both lungs
Morino E, Naka G, Izumi S, et al  
Nihon Kokyuki  Gakkai Zasshi. 2006 Oct;44(10):711-5ki G
Abstract
 
Unusual presentations of coccidioidomycosis: a case series and review of the literature.
Crum-Cianflone NF, Truett AA, Teneza-Mora N, et al  
Medicine (Baltimore). 2006 Sep;85(5):263-77.
Abstract
 
Mycosis fungoides with coccidioidomycosis.
Poonawalla T, Diwan H, Duvic M. 
Clin Lymphoma Myeloma. 2006 Sep;7(2):148-150.
Abstract
 
FULL TEXT ARTICLE
Pyo-mediastinitis: A complication of pulmonary coccidioidomycosis.
 Rady MY, Lopez A, Patel BM, Larson JS.
Can J Infect Dis. 2003 May;14(3):170-2.
 Paper
 
Pathogenesis/Resistance
       
Prevention
       

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries 

 
The prevention of recrudescent coccidioidomycosis after solid organ transplantation.
Blair JE, Kusne S, Carey EJ, Heilman RL.
Transplantation. 2007 May 15;83(9):1182-7.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Guidelines for Preventing Opportunistic Infections Among HIV-Infected Persons --
2002:Recommendations of the U.S. Public Health Service and the Infectious Diseases
Society of America
 MMWR June 14, 2002 / Vol. 51 / No. RR--8   
Paper
   
  Cost-effectiveness of a potential vaccine for Coccidioides immitis.
Barnato AE, Sanders GD, Owens DK.
Emerg Infect Dis 2001 Sep-Oct;7(5):797-806
 Abstract
Diagnosis/Monitoring
       

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries   

 
Serologic Detection of Coccidioidomycosis Antibodies in Northeast Brazil.
de Aguiar Cordeiro R, Fechine MA, et al
 Mycopathologia. 2009 Jan 1.
Abstract
 
Diagnosis of coccidioidomycosis with use of the Coccidioides antigen enzyme immunoassay.
Durkin M, Connolly P, Kuberski T, et al
 Clin Infect Dis. 2008 Oct 15;47(8):e69-73.
 Abstract
 
Coccidioidal pericarditis: a rapid presumptive diagnosis by an in-house antigen confirmed by
mycological and molecular methods.
Brilhante RS, Cordeiro RA, Rocha MF, et al
 J Med Microbiol. 2008 Oct;57(Pt 10):1288-92.
 Abstract
 
Significance of Isolated Positive IgM Serologic Results by Enzyme Immunoassay for
Coccidioidomycosis.
Blair JE, Currier JT. 
Mycopathologia. 2008 Jun 4.
Abstract
 
Identification of the agents of coccidioidomycosis using polymerase chain reaction
Tkachenko GA, Grishina MA, Antonov VA, et al
Mol Gen Mikrobiol Virusol. 2007;(4):25-31
Abstract
 
Diagnosis of coccidioidomycosis by antigen detection using cross-reaction with a
Histoplasma antigen.
Kuberski T, Myers R, Wheat LJ, et al  
Clin Infect Dis. 2007 Mar 1;44(5)
 Abstract
 
Rapid diagnosis of coccidioidomycosis by nested PCR assay of sputum.
de Aguiar Cordeiro R, Nogueira Brilhante RS,et al
Clin Microbiol Infect. 2007 Jan 24
 Abstract
 
Serologic testing for symptomatic coccidioidomycosis in immunocompetent and
immunosuppressed hosts.
Blair JE, Coakley B, Santelli AC, et al   
Mycopathologia. 2006 Nov;162(5):317-24.
 Abstract
 
Detection of Coccidioides species in Clinical Specimens by Real-time PCR.
Binnicker MJ, Buckwalter SP, Eisberner JJ, 
J Clin Microbiol. 2006 Nov 15;
Abstract
 
Disseminated coccidioidomycosis in a liver transplant recipient with negative serology:
use of polymerase chain reaction.
Assi MA, Binnicker MJ, Wengenack NL, et al
Liver Transpl. 2006 Aug;12(8):1290-2.
 Abstract
 
Coccidioidomycosis and blastomycosis: Advances in molecular diagnosis.
Bialek R, Gonzalez GM, Begerow D, Zelck UE.
FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol. 2005 Jul 22;
 Abstract

PCR assays for identification of Coccidioides posadasii based on the nucleotide
sequence ofthe antigen 2/proline-rich antigen.
Bialek R, Kern J, Herrmann T, et al  
J Clin Microbiol. 2004 Feb;42(2):778-83
 Abstract
   
  Coccidioidomycosis: Case report and update on diagnosis and management.
Kim A, Parker SS.
J Am Acad Dermatol 2002 May;46(5 Pt 1):743-7
 Abstract
   
  Coccidioidomycosis among persons with human immunodeficiency virus
infection in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).
Ampel NM.
Semin Respir Infect 2001 Dec;16(4):257-62
 Abstract
Clinical Management
       

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Surgery for pulmonary coccidioidomycosis: a 10-year experience.
Jaroszewski DE, Halabi WJ,  et al
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009 Dec;88(6):1765-72.

Coccidioidomycosis in transplant recipients: a primer for clinicians in nonendemic areas.
Vikram HR, Blair JE.
 Curr Opin Organ Transplant. 2009 Oct 6.
 Abstract

State-of-the-Art Treatment of Coccidioidomycosis: Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections
Blair JE.
Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2007 Mar 1;
 Abstract
 
Coccidioidomycosis in Persons Infected with HIV Type 1.
Ampel NM. 
Clin Infect Dis. 2005 Oct 15;41(8):1174-8.
Abstract
 
Surgical treatment of multiple skull abscesses associated with coccidioidomycosis.
Baddley JW, Cobbs CS, Pappas PG.
Mycoses. 2004 Feb;47(1-2):69-71.
Abstract

Relapse of coccidioidomycosis despite immune reconstitution after fluconazole secondary
prophylaxis in a patient with AIDS.
Mathew G, Smedema M, Wheat LJ, Goldman M.  
Mycoses 2003 Feb;46(1-2):42-44
 Abstract
 
Coccidioidomycosis: Case report and update on diagnosis and management.
Kim A, Parker SS.
J Am Acad Dermatol 2002 May;46(5 Pt 1):743-7
 Abstract

 
Paracoccidioidomycosis
       

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Co-infection with paracoccidioidomycosis and human immunodeficiency virus: report
of a case with esophageal involvement.
Brunaldi MO, Rezende RE, Zucoloto S,  et al
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2010 Jun;82(6):1099-101
 Abstract

Fatal acute respiratory distress syndrome in a patient with paracoccidioidomycosis:
first case report.
Benard G, Costa AN, Ravanini J, et al  
Med Mycol. 2010 May;48(3):542-5.
 Abstract

Paracoccidioidomycosis: an unusual presentation in a young girl disclosing an unnoted HIV-infection.
Marques SA, Camargo RM, Abbade LP, et al 
Med Mycol. 2009 Apr 22:1-6
 Abstract

Paracoccidioidomycosis in patients infected with and not infected with human immunodeficiency
virus: a case-control study.
Morejón KM, Machado AA, Martinez R.
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2009 Mar;80(3):359-66
 Abstract

 
Amphotericin B in poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) and dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA)
nanoparticles against paracoccidioidomycosis.
Amaral AC, Bocca AL, Ribeiro AM,
J Antimicrob Chemother. 2009 Mar;63(3):526-33
 Abstract
 
Utility of Real-time PCR for the detection of Paracoccidioides brasiliensis DNA in the diagnosis of imported paracoccidioidomycosis.
Buitrago MJ, Merino P, Puente S, Gomez-Lopez A, et al
 Med Mycol. 2009 Jan 31:1-4.
 Abstract
 
An atypical Paracoccidioides brasiliensis clinical isolate based on multiple gene analysis.
Takayama A, Itano EN, Sano A, Ono MA, Kamei K.
Med Mycol. 2009 Feb 19:1-9
 Abstract
 
FULL TEXT ARTICLE
Identification of Paracoccidioides brasiliensis in adrenal glands biopsies of two patients with
paracoccidioidomycosis and adrenal insufficiency.
Agudelo CA, Muñoz C, Ramírez A, et al
 Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo. 2009 Jan-Feb;51(1):45-8.
 Paper
 
Paracoccidioidomycosis at brasilias university hospital.
Campos MV, Penna GO, Castro CN, et al
Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. 2008 Mar-Apr;41(2):169-72
 Abstract
 
FULL TEXT ARTICLE
Paracoccidioidomycosis: infiltrated, sarcoid-like cutaneous lesions misinterpreted as
tuberculoid leprosy.
Marques SA, Lastória JC, Putinatti MS, et al
 Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo. 2008 Feb;50(1):47-50.
 Paper
 
Diagnosis of paracoccidioidomycosis by antigen and antibody detection in
bronchoalveolar lavage.
Marques da Silva SH, Colombo AL, et al
 Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2006 Oct 11
 Abstract
 
Paracoccidioidomycosis in patients with human immunodeficiency virus: review of
12 cases observed in an endemic region in Brazil.
Paniago AM, de Freitas AC, Aguiar ES,
J Infect. 2005 Oct;51(3):248-52.
 Abstract

Pharmacological management of paracoccidioidomycosis.
Yasuda MA.
Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2005 Mar;6(3):385-97
 Abstract

  
Treatment/Prevention Guidelines
United States      

United States

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Coccidioidomycosis
Galgiani JN, Ampel NM, Blair JE, et al
Clin Infect Dis  2005;41:1217-1223
 Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Treating Opportunistic Infections Among HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents:
Recommendations from CDC, the National Institutes of Health, and the HIV
Medicine Association/Infectious Diseases Society of America
MMWR Dec 17, 2004 / Vol. 53 / No. RR--1
 Paper

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