Agricultural workers and field archaeologists are exposed to this organism which,although entering via the respiratory tract,can cause meningitis:

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Coccidioides immitis can be found in soil and dust in certain geographical areas, and can cause meningitis if the spores are inhaled. Agricultural workers and field archaeologists are at high risk of exposure in these areas. The other organisms listed typically do not have a soil reservoir and are not commonly associated with these professions.

Agricultural Workers and Field Archaeologists Are Exposed to This Organism