Coccidioides-Antigen Testing: Introduction, Purpose, How it works, When it’s used, Types of antigen tests, Limitation, and More
Introduction Coccidioides antigen testing, used to diagnose coccidioidomycosis (also known as valley fever), detects the presence of fungal antigens in bodily fluids like urine, serum, or cerebrospinal fluid. This aids in faster and more accurate diagnosis, especially in immunocompromised individuals or those with severe disease. …