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. 2017 Jul;23(3):347-352.
doi: 10.1177/1078345817716451. Epub 2017 Jun 28.

Increased Coccidioidomycosis Among Inmates at a California Prison: Initial Investigation in 2005 to 2006

Lauren A Lee  1 , Jean Yuan  1   2 , Duc Vugia  1 , Charlotte Wheeler  1   3 , Robert Chapnick  3 , Janet Mohle-Boetani  1   3
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Increased Coccidioidomycosis Among Inmates at a California Prison: Initial Investigation in 2005 to 2006

Lauren A Lee et al. J Correct Health Care. 2017 Jul.

Abstract

Since 2005, coccidioidomycosis has increased among inmates at a California prison. Our initial investigation found an incidence of 3,323 cases/100,000 persons. Black race, age ≥41 years, and residence on Yard C were significantly associated with coccidioidomycosis ( p < .05). Inmates at this prison have continued to be at risk for coccidioidomycosis.

Keywords: California; Coccidioides; coccidioidomycosis; prisons.

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The authors disclosed no conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, or publication of this article. For information about JCHC’s disclosure policy, please see the Self-Study Program.

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Figure 1.
Epidemic curve by month of coccidioidomycosis diagnosis, Pleasant Valley State Prison, California, 2005 (N = 166).
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