Extrathoracic coccidioidomycosis

Description

Coccidioidomycosis involving sites other than the lungs and thoracic cavity. Recognised sites include lymph nodes, bones, joints, central nervous system and skin. Transmission is through haematogenous spread to other body sites after inhalation of fungal spores or by direct inoculation.

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