Coccidioidomycosis in Nonhuman Primates: Pathologic and Clinical Findings

Koistinen, Keith A.; Mullaney, Lisa; Bell, Todd M.; Zaki, Sherif R.; Nalca, Aysegul; Frick, Ondraya; Livingston, Virginia; Robinson, Camenzind G.; Estep, J. Scot; Batey, K. Lance; Dick, Edward J.; Owston, Michael A.

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“…Coccidioidomycosis, also known as Valley fever, California fever, or San Joaquin Valley fever, is a potentially disastrous mycotic disease, as its incidence is increasing [ 41 , 42 , 43 ]. Coccidioidomycosis presents in different forms, ranging from a mild, self-limiting febrile illness to serious and deadly infection [ 42 , 44 ].…”

Section: Coccidioidomycosismentioning

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“…Coccidioidomycosis is caused by a soil-dwelling fungus of the genus Coccidioides , which consists of two species: C. immitis and C. posadasii [ 43 , 44 , 45 ].…”

Section: Coccidioidomycosismentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The direct examination by wet mount using 10% potassium hydroxide (KOH), the isolation of fungus by culture, and routine histopathologic examinations supported by special histochemical stains such as PAS and CFW fluorescent stain (which offers the best detection of the organism) have all proved important in the diagnosis of coccidioidomycosis [ 35 ]. Other confirmatory tests, such as immunohistochemistry, PCR, ELISA, and electron microscopy, have all been used in synergy for the definitive diagnosis of coccidioidomycosis [ 35 , 43 ].…”

Section: Coccidioidomycosismentioning

confidence: 99%

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Important Mycosis of Wildlife: Emphasis on Etiology, Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Pathology—A Review: PART 2

Ugochukwu

Luca

Sani

et al. 2022

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Wild animals are an important component of the ecosystem, and play a major role in it. However, in recent years, there has been an astronomical increase in the incidence of wildlife mycotic diseases leading to wildlife extermination. It is important to note that most of these mycotic diseases are zoonotic, and since there is a lot of attention given to zoonosis of a bacterial or viral origin in recent times, it is important to look into the mycotic diseases which may have zoonotic potential. Previously, the authors expatiated on some major wildlife mycotic diseases. In this review, we shed light on the etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, pathogenesis, pathogenicity, macroscopic and microscopic pathology, and hematological and serum biochemical findings of dermatophytosis, coccidioidomycosis, blastomycosis, and sporotrichosis, which are very important mycoses of wildlife.

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“…Coccidioidomycosis is caused by a soil-dwelling fungus of the genus Coccidioides , which consists of two species: C. immitis and C. posadasii [ 43 , 44 , 45 ].…”

Section: Coccidioidomycosismentioning

confidence: 99%

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Important Mycosis of Wildlife: Emphasis on Etiology, Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Pathology—A Review: PART 2

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Luca

Sani

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“…In addition to humans, CM has also been reported in nonhuman primates as well as in dogs, equine, camelids, and even in bats [ 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 ].…”

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Coccidioidomycosis in Brazil: Historical Challenges of a Neglected Disease

Cordeiro

Moura

Castelo-Branco

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Coccidioidomycosis is a deep-seated fungal infection that occurs exclusively in semiarid areas in the Americas. In Brazil, coccidioidomycosis occurs exclusively in rural areas in the northeast region and affects counties that are hit by recurrent droughts, poverty and economic stagnation. Since 1978, approximately 136 cases of the disease have been reported in Brazil, according to scientific publications. However, a lack of governmental epidemiological data as well as a similarity to tuberculosis have led scientists and experts to assume that a greater number of cases occur in the country, which are not diagnosed and/or reported. In this review, general characteristics of coccidioidomycosis are presented, followed by a description of the main clinical and epidemiological data of cases in Brazil. The purpose of this article is to discuss the inclusion of coccidioidomycosis in the list of neglected tropical diseases. We believe that the adoption of coccidioidomycosis as a neglected tropical disease will enable the creation of an effective epidemiological surveillance system and the development of feasible public health solutions for its control in vulnerable populations.

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“…Coccidioidomycosis affects a variety of mammalian species, including various domestic animal [ 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 ]. As in humans, dogs can suffer from serious disseminated infection [ 10 , 11 ].…”

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Comparison of Immunodiagnostic Assays for the Rapid Diagnosis of Coccidioidomycosis in Dogs

Cáceres

Lindsley

2022

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Coccidioidomycosis is a disease caused by the dimorphic fungi Coccidioides spp., which affects humans and a variety of animal species, including domestic dogs. In dogs, accurate diagnosis could provide a substantial improvement on the quality of canine life, as well as an advancement in the mapping of regions endemic for coccidioidomycosis. The purpose of this study was to compare immunodiagnostic assays for anti-Coccidioides antibody (Ab) detection in dogs’ serum. Three commercially available immunodiagnostic assays (IMMY®; Norman, OK, USA) were evaluated, including the sōna Coccidioides Ab Lateral Flow Assay (LFA), Coccidioides IDCF immunodiffusion assay (IDCF), and the Clarus Coccidioides Ab Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA). Assays were evaluated using 98 dog serum samples: 29 from dogs with coccidioidomycosis, 15 from dogs diagnosed with histoplasmosis, 10 from dogs diagnosed with blastomycosis, and 44 from dogs without a fungal disease. Using specimens from dogs with coccidioidomycosis, the IDCF had an accuracy of 92% (95% confidence interval [95% CI] = 85–96%), the EIA had an accuracy of 91% (95% CI = 83–96%), and the LFA displayed an accuracy of 82% (95% CI = 73–89%). Using Kappa analysis, the agreement between LFA and EIA was 0.59 (95% CI = 0.42–0.75), that between LFA and IDCF was 0.64 (95% CI = 0.48–0.79), and that between EIA and IDCF was 0.79 (95% CI = 0.64–0.90). Most cross-reactions were observed in dogs with histoplasmosis. Compared with EIA and IDCF, the LFA requires substantially less laboratory equipment and infrastructure and rapidly produces results, offering a substantial improvement for the initial screening of coccidioidomycosis in dogs.

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Coccidioidomycosis in Nonhuman Primates: Pathologic and Clinical Findings

Cited by 10 publications

References 39 publications

Important Mycosis of Wildlife: Emphasis on Etiology, Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Pathology—A Review: PART 2

Important Mycosis of Wildlife: Emphasis on Etiology, Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Pathology—A Review: PART 2

Coccidioidomycosis in Brazil: Historical Challenges of a Neglected Disease

Comparison of Immunodiagnostic Assays for the Rapid Diagnosis of Coccidioidomycosis in Dogs

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