C. immitis and C. posadasii cannot be distinguished on cytology or by symptoms, but only by DNA PCR.An indirect demonstration of fungal infection can be achieved also by serologic analysis detecting fungal antigen or host IgM or IgG antibody produced against the fungus. The available tests include the tube-precipitin (TP) assays, complement fixation assays, and enzyme immunoassays. TP antibody is not found in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). TP antibody is specific and is used as a confirmatory test, whereas ELISA is sensitive and thus used for initial testing.If the meninges are affected, CSF will show abnormally low glucose levels, an increased level of protein, and lymphocytic pleocytosis. Rarely, CSF eosinophilia is present. Imaging
Chest X-rays rarely demonstrate nodules or cavities in the lungs, but these images commonly demonstrate lung opacification, pleural effusions, or enlargement of lymph nodes associated with the lungs. Computed tomography scans of the chest are more sensitive than chest X-rays to detect these changes. Prevention
Preventing Valley fever is challenging because it is difficult to avoid breathing in the fungus should it be present; however, the public health effect of the disease is essential to understand in areas where the fungus is endemic. Enhancing surveillance of coccidioidomycosis is key to preparedness in the medical field in addition to improving diagnostics for early infections. Currently there are no completely effective preventive measures available for people who live or travel through Valley fever-endemic areas. Recommended preventive measures include avoiding airborne dust or dirt, but this does not guarantee protection against infection.
Siti or SITI may refer to:

People
Siti (given name), a common Malay female given name
Siti Kassim (born 1961), Comorian politician
Siti Mwinyi (born 1932), Tanzanian first lady
Beáta Siti (born 1973), Hungarian handball player and coach
Eszter Siti (born 1977), Hungarian handball player
Walid Siti (born 1952), Kurdish artist
Siti Badriah (born 1991), musical artist Dancedhut at the Productions Nagaswara

Places
Siti Hydroelectric Power Station (disambiguation)

Other
Siti, character in Opera Jawa
Saratoga International Theater Institute, theater  company in New York, United States
SITI: An Iconic Exhibition of Dato Siti Nurhaliza
Siti (film), 2014 Indonesian film
Siti Networks
Siti language
Stevens Institute of Technology International, former private university in Dominican Republic

See also
All pages with titles containing Siti
All pages with titles beginning with Siti