Life Cycle Dominates the Volatilome Character of Dimorphic Fungus <i>Coccidioides</i> spp.

Abstract

Coccidioidomycosis, or valley fever, causes up to 30% of community-acquired pneumonias in highly populated areas of the U.S. desert southwest where the disease is endemic. The infection is difficult to diagnose by standard serological and histopathological methods, which delays appropriate treatment.