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La enfermedad aguda generalmente desaparece sin tratamiento. El médico puede recomendar reposo en cama y el tratamiento de los síntomas seudogripales hasta que la fiebre desaparezca.
En las formas graves de la enfermedad (por ejemplo, la coccidioidomicosis diseminada), se puede necesitar un tratamiento antimicótico con amfotericina B, fluconazol o itraconazol. Sin embargo, aún no se ha determinado la duración apropiada del tratamiento con estos medicamentos.
El pronóstico en los casos más leves es generalmente bueno. La coccidioidomicosis diseminada puede ser grave, particularmente en personas con sistemas inmunitarios debilitados por:
Consulte con el médico si:
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