Question

A client reports fever, cough, muscle aches, night sweats, and chest pain. the laboratory reports of the client indicate the presence of coccidioides organisms in the respiratory tract. which drug is beneficial for the client?

Answer 1

 Coccidioidomycosis (also called Valley fever) is a disease caused by the fungus Coccidioides immitis or Coccidioides posadasii.  It is contracted by inhaling fungal spores.  Coccidioidomycosis is not a communicable disease. Symptoms of coccidioidomycosis include fever, chest pain, muscle aches and coughing. Medications used to treat valley fever are fluconazole (Diflucan) and itraconazole (Sporanox). For the question given above, Diflucan and Sporanox are beneficial for the client.