Coccidioidal pulmonary cavitation.

rF he name of Dr. Charles E. Smith is closely entwined with the modern history of coccidioidomycosis. His early reports1 ’2delineated the endemic area of coccidioidomycosis, the epidemiologic aspects, the life history of the fungus C. immitis, the importance of dust control, the use of coccidioidin, and the development of accurate serologic procedures. He noted that military recruits and travelers visiting the southwestern part of the continental United States may develop coccidioidomycosis.