Coccidiomycosis (Noun)
Meaning
An infection of the lungs and skin characterized by excessive sputum and nodules.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Coccidiomycosis is typically spread through the inhalation of fungal spores found in contaminated soil, with symptoms including a severe cough and the production of excessive sputum.
- Symptoms of coccidiomycosis in severe cases include red skin lesions or rashes that form nodules that resemble boils and sometimes spread across a significant portion of the skin.
- Patients with a weakened immune system are more susceptible to contracting a severe case of coccidiomycosis, which is more difficult to treat if left unattended.
- Coccidiomycosis, if not properly treated with medication, can leave behind permanent lesions or lung damage for the infected individual.
- While more prevalent in desert environments of the southwest United States, coccidiomycosis is known to occur in individuals working in occupations where contact with contaminated soil is common.