Abstract

Coccidioidomycosis is the oldest of the major systemic mycoses disease, itś caused by the dimorphic fungus Coccidioides immitis and Coccidioides posadasii, ocurring mainly in semi desert areas. Up to 98% of all clinical presentations correspods to the primary pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, the remaining 2% corresponds to the primary cutaneous form. Clinically causes nodules sometimes with ulceration and in some other cases presenting verrucosum injuries, occurring 15-20 days after traumatic inoculation.

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