Timothy Benton
Tanzania
Research Article
Investigation of Incidence Rate, Demographics, and Clinical Manifestations of Coccidioidomycosis in a West Texas Regional Referral Medical Center, From January 2004 to December 2012
Author(s): Wang Li, Charles Sponsel, Timothy Benton, Satish Mocherla, Enrique Tobias, Rosario Salarzon and Alaaedin AlhomoshWang Li, Charles Sponsel, Timothy Benton, Satish Mocherla, Enrique Tobias, Rosario Salarzon and Alaaedin Alhomosh
Objectives: Coccidioidomycosis is an endemic disease causing significant mortality and morbidityin Southwestern United States. Our group recognized recurring and increasing cases of Coccidioidomycosis in a west Texas regional referral medical center between 2004 and 2012; therefore, we endeavored to identify key characteristics of this endemic West Texas disease. Methods: This retrospective chart review contains all pertinent hospitalizations identified by searching the medical center laboratory records for the keywords of “Fungus” or “coccidioides” on immunoglobulin assays and fungal cultures. The positive laboratory results from January 2004 through December 2012 derive the basis for identification of the patient medical records reviewed. Data extracted from medical records, using a standardized form, includes the multivariates of age, gender, ethnicity, como.. View More»
