Oxygen Consumption Deficits in Patients With Residual Fatigue After Primary Coccidioidomycosis. (26th June 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ganley, Kathleen J; Bosch, Pamela R; Blair, Janis E; Rischard, Franz; Galgiani, John N
• Is Part Of: Open forum infectious diseases. Volume 4:Number 3(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-06-26
• Subjects: coccidioidomycosis -- exercise -- oxygen -- pulmonary -- strength; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Medical microbiology -- Periodicals; Infection -- Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx136
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2328-8957

Abstract

Abstract: Patients with coccidioidomycosis often report prolonged and debilitating fatigue after other evidence of infection has resolved. In this study, we quantify fatigue, muscle weakness, and impaired aerobic capacity in 5 such individuals. A closer examination of the cardiorespiratory system may contribute to a better understanding of underlying mechanisms and potential interventions.