A Review of Coccidioides Research, Outstanding Questions in the Field, and Contributions by Women Scientists.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

Coccidioidomycosis is an infectious disease that gained clinical significance in the early 20th century. Many of the foundational contributions to coccidioidomycosis research, including the discovery of the fungal disease agent, Coccidioides spp., were made by women. We review recent progress in Coccidioides research and big questions remaining in the field, while highlighting some of the contributions from women.

Recent findings

New molecular-based techniques provide a promising method for detecting Coccidioides, which can help determine the dominate reservoir host and ideal environmental conditions for growth. Genetic and genomic analyses have allowed an understanding of population structure, species level diversity, and evolutionary histories. We present

SUBMITTER: Gorris ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8327307 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature