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ReviewJournal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association2026

Neonatal management and outcomes in the setting of disseminated coccidioidomycosis in pregnancy.

Daphne O Darmawan, Roshni Mathew, Anca M Pasca, Natali Aziz, Xiaoming Zhang, Shanthi Kappagoda, Anne R Waldrop, Metabel Markwei, Lauren E O'Brien

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Review in Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Daphne O DarmawanDepartment of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatal & Developmental Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3285-1921
Roshni MathewDepartment of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, USA.
Anca M PascaDepartment of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatal & Developmental Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, USA.
Natali AzizDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, USA.
Xiaoming ZhangDepartment of Pathology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, USA.
Shanthi KappagodaDepartment of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, USA.
Anne R WaldropDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, USA.
Metabel MarkweiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8876-9345
Lauren E O'BrienDepartment of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, USA. lkushner@stanford.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2626-316X

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Abstract

Coccidioidomycosis is a dimorphic fungal infection endemic to the southwestern United States and parts of the Americas. Pregnant individuals have an increased risk of disseminated disease, yet the diagnosis and management of neonatal coccidioidomycosis remain poorly defined. Neonatal coccidioidomycosis is rare but associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Transmission may occur via transplacental spread, aspiration of infected decidua at delivery, or early postnatal exposure. Diagnosis is challenging due to overlapping signs with prematurity and limitations of current serologic, antigen-based, and molecular assays. Placental pathology can provide insight, but does not reliably predict neonatal infection. Herein, we review the current literature on neonatal coccidioidomycosis and propose a risk-stratified, multidisciplinary approach to the evaluation and management of at-risk neonates, using illustrative cases to demonstrate the challenges of diagnosis and management. This practical approach includes maternal history, placental evaluation, targeted neonatal testing, and consideration of empiric antifungal therapy.

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Antifungal AgentsCoccidioidomycosisInfectious Disease Transmission, VerticalPregnancy Complications, InfectiousFemaleHumansInfant, NewbornPlacentaPregnancyAntifungal Agents

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