Prognosis

Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis

Prognosis is very good for most patients with pulmonary coccidioidomycosis. Many patients have a period of significant fatigue following resolution of acute pulmonary symptoms, but most recover completely and without sequelae.[17]

Extrapulmonary coccidioidomycosis

The outlook for extrapulmonary coccidioidomycosis depends on the location and extent of infection, as well as the underlying immunity of the patient. Relapse is common.[5][54][55][57]

Patients with HIV

Lack of viral suppression and CD4 counts <250 cells/mm³ are associated with increased disease severity in patients with HIV.[23]

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