Coccidioidomycosis mimicking testicular cancer: A case report.

We present the case of a 48 year-old man with a history of pulmonary tuberculosis who was brought to our centre with a progressively increasing left testicular mass. Radiological findings were not conclusive on whether the mass was neoplastic or infectious in nature. Therefore, an orchiectomy was performed.

[Laboratory diagnosis of pertussis. Role of serology].

Culture is the reference method for the diagnosis of infection by Bordetella pertussis. Nevertheless, delayed sample collection and previous antibiotic treatment can limit culture sensitivity. In principle, direct immunofluorescence provides immediate diagnosis.