Coccidioidomycosis : Erythema Nodosum
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Skin Manifestations in Coccidioidomycosis: About 20% of patients develop erythema nodosum or erythema multiforme. The presentation consisting of influenza-like symptoms followed by skin lesions (erythema nodosum or erythema multiforme) associated with arthralgia, arthritis, and conjunctivitis has been referred to by a variety of names, including Valley Fever, San Joaquin Valley Fever, desert rheumatism, and desert fever.
This image shows erythema nodosum on the upper back of a patient in response to Coccidioidin skin test. This is delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction resulting from prior exposure to the fungus. Image source: Dr. Lucille K. Georg/CDC; original image is here; use of this image does not constitute its endorsement or recommendation by the U.S. Government, Department of Health and Human Services, or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
This image shows erythema nodosum on the upper back of a patient in response to Coccidioidin skin test. This is delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction resulting from prior exposure to the fungus. Image source: Dr. Lucille K. Georg/CDC; original image is here; use of this image does not constitute its endorsement or recommendation by the U.S. Government, Department of Health and Human Services, or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.