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Coccidioidomycosis in Cats

Coccidioides fungi can cause systemic illness, including fever, cough or joint discomfort.

Coccidioides fungi can cause systemic illness, including fever, cough or joint discomfort. Testing helps confirm infection, while treatment and outlook depend on how extensively disease has spread.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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