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ArticleMedical mycology case reports2026

Isolated knee septic arthritis revealing disseminated coccidioidomycosis without apparent pulmonary involvement

Elias Ledezma Flores, Arturo Urias Pompa, Ariadna Betsabel Heredia Pulido, César Noé López Barrón

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Elias Ledezma FloresFaculty of Medicine, Universidad Xochicalco, Rampa Yumalinda 4850, Chapultepec Alamar, 22110 Tijuana, Baja California, México.
Arturo Urias PompaFaculty of Medicine and Psychology, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Calzada Universidad 14418, Parque Industrial Internacional Tijuana, 22427 Tijuana, Baja California, México.
Ariadna Betsabel Heredia PulidoDepartment of Pathology, ONCOS Patología Quirúrgica, Del Prado Medical Tower, Av. Bugambilias 4083, El Prado, 22105 Tijuana, Baja California, México.
César Noé López BarrónFaculty of Medicine, Universidad Xochicalco, Rampa Yumalinda 4850, Chapultepec Alamar, 22110 Tijuana, Baja California, México.

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Abstract

Coccidioidomycosis is an endemic fungal infection that rarely presents as isolated osteoarticular disease in immunocompetent hosts. We report a case of disseminated coccidioidomycosis manifesting as chronic septic arthritis of the tibiofemoral joint without apparent pulmonary involvement in a 32-year-old male. Diagnostic delay and initial immunosuppressive therapy contributed to disease progression. Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis and combined surgical debridement and prolonged antifungal therapy led to favorable outcomes. This case highlights the importance of considering fungal etiologies in chronic monoarthritis in endemic regions.

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Antifungal therapyCoccidioidomycosisKnee joint spacerOrthopedic surgeryOsteoarticular mycosisSeptic arthritis

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