Miliary pattern pulmonary infiltrates in a diabetic patient: Coccidioidomycosis

Abstract

This is a case of miliary coccidioidomycosis. This case illustrates the importance of early suspicion for coccidioidomycosis in patients from an endemic area. Early identification and recognition of the disease are important to attain early therapy and disease control.

Keywords

• Coccidioidomycosis
• Miliary pattern pulmonary infiltrates
• Diabetes
• Central California