Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis

Description

A disease of the pulmonary system, caused by an infection with the fungi Coccidioides. This disease is characterised by cough, myalgia, fatigue, chest pain, pneumonia, or pleural effusion. Transmission is commonly by inhalation of fungal spores. Confirmation is by direct examination or culture of Coccidioides in a sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, or tissue sample.

Exclusions from above levels

• 2B01 – Mycosis fungoides
• CA70 – Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust
• NE83.1 – Infection arising from device, implant or graft, not elsewhere classified