Diagnostic Performance of Coccidioidomycosis PCR Testing in Lung Nodules: A Retrospective Study in Central California
<i>Coccidioides</i> PCR testing has high specificity but limited sensitivity for diagnosing lung nodules in endemic regions, limiting its utility as a single test. Histology and fungal culture remain essential. Selective use of PCR may enhance diagnostic efficiency and reduce unnecessary costs in regions burdened by Coccidioidomycosis.
Authors
- Mohamed Fayed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6474-1682)
- Faisal Nasrawi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6792-7666)
- Michael W. Peterson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0419-1433)
Institutions
- University of California, Merced (US)
- California State University, Fresno (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Fungi
- Published
- 2025-11-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/jof11110814
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Fungal Infections and Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35