Immunomodulation in the Treatment of Disseminated Coccidioidomycosis

This case series provides evidence that patients with severe and/or disseminated coccidioidomycosis may benefit from immunomodulation. These positive outcomes support the consideration of off-label use of these medications. Clinical trials are warranted for interferon gamma in severe disease and dupilumab for disseminated disease when Type-2 immune dysregulation is present. Further research is needed to identify the specific patient populations that may benefit most from the addition of immunomodulatory medications.

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Clinical Infectious Diseases
Published
2026-01-26
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https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciag036
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Fungal Infections and Studies
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Immunomodulation in the Treatment of Disseminated Coccidioidomycosis

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Immunomodulation in the Treatment of Disseminated Coccidioidomycosis

Alexis V Stephens, M. Garcia-Lloret, Timothy J. Thauland, Manish J Butte, Gregory D Whitehill
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Abstract

This case series provides evidence that patients with severe and/or disseminated coccidioidomycosis may benefit from immunomodulation. These positive outcomes support the consideration of off-label use of these medications. Clinical trials are warranted for interferon gamma in severe disease and dupilumab for disseminated disease when Type-2 immune dysregulation is present. Further research is needed to identify the specific patient populations that may benefit most from the addition of immunomodulatory medications.

Clinical Infectious Diseases
University of California, Los Angeles (US), UCLA Health (US), Institute of Human Genetics (PL)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 35%
Fungal Infections and Studies
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