Fungal infection of the lung. Light micrograph of a section through lung tissue showing coccidioidomycosis,a disease caused by the inhalation of fungal spores. The spores are mainly found in desert regions. They cause the formation of abscesses and scarring in the lung tissue. Symptoms include a cough (that may include blood),fever,weight loss and chest pain. Some people display no symptoms. Antifungal drugs can be used to treat the infection. Magnification unknown | |
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