Mistaken for migraine: Coccidioidal meningitis

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作者
Morgan, Anna [1 ]
Hoyt, Stephen James [2 ]
Park, Jamie [3 ]
Holmes, Vic [3 ]
机构
[1] Univ North Texas Hlth Sci Ctr UNT HSC, PA Program, Ft Worth, TX 76107 USA
[2] John Peter Smith Hosp Ft Worth, Ft Worth, TX USA
[3] UNT HSC, PA Program, Ft Worth, TX USA
关键词
infectious disease; persistent migraine; coccidioidal; coccidioidomycosis; fungal; meningitis; REVERSIBLE OTOTOXICITY;
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10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000184
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
The incidence of coccidioidomycosis has been rising in the past decade. This case report focuses on a man with a history of persistent migraine who presented to the ED with altered mental status. After cerebrospinal fluid testing, the patient was diagnosed with coccidioidal meningitis and treated with lifelong antifungal therapy. Clinician awareness and early identification of this disease can lead to reduced patient morbidity and mortality.
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