Coccidioides Immitis Spherule: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring

Labeled uses

Spherusol ® is a skin test antigen indicated for the detection of delayed-type hypersensitivity to Coccidioides immitis in individuals with a history of pulmonary coccidioidomycosis. Spherusol ® is approved for use in individuals 18-64 years of age. The use of Spherusol ® to detect delayed-type hypersensitivity responses in a general population with unknown exposure to C. immitis has not been evaluated. Persons with acute or disseminated coccidioidomycosis may not develop a delayed-type hypersensitivity response to Spherusol ® . Persons with immunodeficiency and a history of coccidioidomycosis may not develop a delayed-type hypersensitivity response to Spherusol ® .