Pulmonary eosinophilia in coccidioidal infections

C. M. Lombard; H. D. Tazelaar; D. L. Krasne

doi:10.1378/chest.91.5.734

Pulmonary eosinophilia in coccidioidal infections

C. M. Lombard, H. D. Tazelaar, D. L. Krasne

Laboratory Medicine and Pathology

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Abstract

Two cases of pulmonary eosinophilia associated with coccidioidal infections are reported. Pulmonary eosinophilia in these cases represents a hypersensitivity reaction to the fungus. Histologically, the pulmonary eosinophilia in these cases closely mimicked or appeared identical to idiopathic chronic eosinophilic pneumonia. Coccidioides immitis organisms were rare or absent in the areas of pulmonary eosinophilia. Recognition of this phenomenon is important for proper care of the patient.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	734-736
Number of pages	3
Journal	Chest
Volume	91
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.91.5.734
State	Published - 1987

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Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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