Coccidioidomycosis primary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: ; Vidit Bhargava, M.B.B.S [2]

If visiting endemic areas, simple precautions like wearing N95 masks, keeping windows closed during sandstorms, wetting soil before digging, Using air filters such as HEPA, cleaning wounds with soap and water especially if exposed to soil are some of the measures that can help. However no medical therapy is suggested for prevention.


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