What is another word for coccidiomycosis?
Pronunciation: [kˌɒksɪdɪˌɒmɪkˈə͡ʊsɪs] (IPA) 
Coccidiomycosis is a medical term used to describe a type of infection caused by a fungus known as Coccidioides. This condition is commonly referred to as valley fever or California fever and is predominantly found in the southwestern regions of the United States, primarily in California. Synonyms for coccidiomycosis include desert fever, San Joaquin Valley fever, coccygeosis, and posadasii mycosis. Symptoms of this fungal infection include a persistent cough, chest pain, fever, fatigue, and sweating. In some cases, coccidiomycosis can be severe and lead to the formation of abscesses in the lungs, skin, or bones. Treatment for this condition generally involves antifungal medication, and in severe cases, hospitalization may be necessary.
