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Definition of Desert rheumatism
1. Noun. An infection of the lungs and skin characterized by excessive sputum and nodules.
Generic synonyms: Fungal Infection, Mycosis
Medical Definition of Desert rheumatism
1. A fungal infection caused by the fungus Coccidioides immitis. Exists in two forms: primary disease, which is a self-limited respiratory infection (requires no treatment) and a progressive form (diffuse and granulomatous), that can involve almost any part of the body. Approximately 60% of infections cause no symptoms and are identified only by skin testing. Immunocompromised patients (AIDS) are at greatest risk for disseminated disease. Symptoms include cough, anorexia, fever, weight loss and joint pains. Complications include pleural effusion and dissemination. There is a poor prognosis for disseminated disease. Treatment includes amphotericin B for lung infection. Itraconazole and fluconazole are also useful agents. (27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Desert Rheumatism
Literary usage of Desert rheumatism
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Oxford Medicine by Henry Asbury Christian, James Mackenzie (1920)
"When such skin lesions have occurred, the illness has been known as San Joaquin
fever, valley fever, desert fever or desert rheumatism. ..."
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