Correction: Vol. 12, No. 6.In "Coccidioidomycosis coccidioidomycosis (kŏksĭd'ēoi'dōmīkō`sĭs), systemic fungus disease (see fungal infection) endemic to arid regions of the Americas, contracted by inhaling dust containing spores of the fungus Coccidioides immitis. as a Common Cause of Community-acquired Pneumonia," by Lisa Valdivia et al., an error occurred in the last sentence on page 961 that continues on page 962. The sentence should read "By using these entry criteria, we found that 3 of the 12 patients with valley fever who underwent radiographic radiographic (rā´dēōgraf´ik), adj relating to the process of radiography, the finished product, or its use. examination had normal radiographs, which is consistent with results of a previous study (3), but did not adhere to Infectious Diseases Society of America The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) is a medical association representing physicians, scientists and other health care professionals who specialize in infectious diseases. or American Lung Association The American Lung Association (ALA) is a non-profit organization that "fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health". definitions of pneumonia (19)." The corrected text appears in the online article at http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol12no06/06-0028.htm We regret any confusion this error may have caused. |
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