Coccidioidomycosis
Inbred mouse strains differ in resistance to lethal Coccidioides immitis infection.[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
It is sometimes called valley fever but should not be confused with rift valley fever.[icd9data.com]
[…] possibility whenever a patient has visited or resides in an endemic coccidioidal area and has a history of fever, skin rash, persistent pulmonary symptoms, bone pain, headache, or confusion[ajronline.org]
Histoplasma Meningitis
immitis, C posadasii Mold, arthroconidia (Spherules) e Spherules Environment, Sonoran desert c , f Valley fever Pneumonia, meningitis, skin, bone Paracoccidioides brasiliensis[accessmedicine.mhmedical.com]
During 1972, increasing frequency of these episodes and gradually progressive confusion were noted.[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
They include C. neoformans (the most common), M. tuberculosis, Treponema pallidum, B. burgdorferi, Toxoplasma gondii, Coccidioides immitis, and other fungi.[merckmanuals.com]
Coccidioidal Meningitis
An autopsy revealed chronic basal meningitis, cerebral arteritis, cerebral infarcts, hydrocephalus, and an old solitary pulmonary granuloma all due to Coccidioides immitis[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
A patient with a history of pulmonary coccidioidomycosis presented with acute confusion, blurry vision and headache.[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] of Coccidioides immitis, despite the patient's taking an adequate dosage of fluconazole.[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Fungal Meningitis
Abstract Twelve patients with fungal meningitis (ten cases were due to Coccidioides immitis, two were from Cryptococcus neoformans) were treated with brief courses of intravenous[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] types of meningitis, and include: a fever, stiff neck, severe headache, photophobia (sensitivity to light), nausea and vomiting, and altered mental status (drowsiness or confusion[en.wikipedia.org]
These include: Cryptococcus neoformans Histoplasma capsulatum Coccidioides immitis Candida albicans Blastomyces dermatitidis Aspergillus species and others Most of these fungi[nervous-system-diseases.com]
Meningitis
Coccidioides immitis is a soil-based, dimorphic fungus that exists in mycelial and yeast (spherule) forms.[emedicine.com]
Other symptoms are nausea, vomiting, inability to look bright lights, confusion, irritability and confusion. In babies, there will be a characteristic high-pitched cry.[symptoma.com]
Other symptoms include photophobia, nausea, vomiting, lethargy and confusion. In newborns the typical symptoms are hard to detect.[flexikon.doccheck.com]
AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections
Fungal infections Candida severe infection Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia Cryptococcus neoformans Histoplasma capsulatum Coccidioides immitis Aspergillus spp.[news-medical.net]
Candida Meningitis
immitis For a further discussion related to other etiological agents and other infective processes in the CNS, please refer to CNS infectious diseases.[radiopaedia.org]
Candida albicans infection confused with tuberculosis. Arch Pathol 1943 ; 35 : 427 – 437. 2. Eschwege, J. Generalized moniliasis with localization in the brain.[cambridge.org]
You are confused. When should I contact my healthcare provider? You have a fever. You have questions or concerns about your condition or care.[drugs.com]
Pneumonia
It is most often caused by Histoplasma capsulatum, blastomyces, Cryptococcus neoformans, Pneumocystis jiroveci (pneumocystis pneumonia, or PCP), and Coccidioides immitis.[en.wikipedia.org]
The clinical history of pneumonia may include one or more of: Pleuritic chest pain Shortness of breath Cough Production of sputum Rigors or night sweats Confusion.[dx.doi.org]
In elderly people, fever may not be present and new onset of mental confusion is more common. 3 Summary points Pneumonia is common and has high mortality Simple scoring systems[dx.doi.org]
Lyme Meningoencephalitis
Coccidioides immitis is a soil-based, dimorphic fungus that exists in mycelial and yeast (spherule) forms.[emedicine.medscape.com]
Severe Neurological Symptoms In the later stages of Lyme disease you may become disoriented, confused and experience dizziness.[livestrong.com]
Headache, confusion, a stiff neck, and back pain are common. People may have difficulty walking.[merckmanuals.com]
Bacterial Pneumonia
., M. tuberculosis , S. aureus , influenza CD4 50-200: as above Pneumocystis jiroveci , Cryptococcus neoformans , Histoplasma capsulatum, Nocardia spp , Coccidioides immitis[hopkinsguides.com]
, especially among older persons loss of appetite sweating Older adults will share all the symptoms with younger adults, but are much more likely to experience confusion and[healthline.com]
Common fungal pathogens include Histoplasma capsulatum ( histoplasmosis ) and Coccidioides immitis ( coccidioidomycosis ).[merckmanuals.com]