Coccidioides Immitis and Mssa Brodie's Abscess of The Calcaneus in The Setting of Pulmonary Valley Fever: A Case Report.

Alex J Demers, Arya Zandvakili, Poorani Sekar, Bopha Chrea

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Alex J DemersDepartment of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa Health Care, North Liberty, Iowa, USA.

Arya ZandvakiliDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Health Care, North Liberty, Iowa, USA.

Poorani SekarDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Health Care, North Liberty, Iowa, USA.

Bopha ChreaDepartment of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa Health Care, North Liberty, Iowa, USA.

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Background: A 74-year-old female with a history of polycythemia vera on ruxolitinib and type two diabetes mellitus presented with a left calcaneal Coccidioides immitis and methicillin sensitive Staphylococcus aureus Brodie's abscess in the setting of pulmonary coccidioidomycosis. Patient underwent surgical debridement of the abscess with amphotericin mixed cementing of the calcaneal defect and long-term oral posaconazole leading to abscess and sinus tract resolution. Conclusion: Calcaneal Brodie's abscess is a rare osseous manifestation of disseminated Coc-cidiomycosis requiring surgical debridement and coordinated care with infectious disease. Early recognition, debridement, filling of the abscess void, and prolonged antifungals are paramount in treatment. Level of Evidence: V.

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AbscessCoccidioidomycosisOsteomyelitisStaphylococcal InfectionsAgedAntifungal AgentsCoccidioidesDebridementFemaleHumansAntifungal Agentsbrodie’s abscesscalcaneuscoccidioides immitisosteomyelitisstaph aureusvalley fever

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