Disseminated Coccidioidomycosis Presenting as Fever of Unknown Origin and Erythema Nodosum in a 3-Year-Old Child. (15th October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mills, Lauren; Randall, Melanie M.
• Other Names: Kasapcopur Ozgur Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in pediatrics. Volume 2021(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-10-15
• Subjects: Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Pediatrics; Pediatrics; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 618.92
• DOI: 10.1155/2021/1755163
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6803

Abstract

Abstract : Disseminated coccidioidomycosis is a disease caused by Coccidioides species, fungi endemic to the southwestern United States. We present here an uncommon case of a young child with erythema nodosum and fever of unknown origin, found to have the infection. While more common in adults, coccidioidomycosis should be considered in all patients with erythema nodosum.