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H. capsulatum-infected CCR2\u2212\/\u2212 mice manifested defects in inflammatory cell recruitment, increased IL-4, and progressive infection. Increased IL-4 in CCR2\u2212\/\u2212 mice primarily contributed to decreased host resistance as demonstrated by the ability of IL-4-neutralized CCR2\u2212\/\u2212 mice to resolve infection without altering inflammatory cell recruitment. Surprisingly, numerous alveolar macrophages and dendritic cells contributed to IL-4 production in CCR2\u2212\/\u2212 mice. IL-4-mediated impairment of immunity in CCR2\u2212\/\u2212 mice was associated with increased arginase-1 and YM1 transcription and increased transferrin receptor expression by phagocytic cells. Immunity in mice lacking the CCR2 ligand CCL2 was not impaired despite decreased inflammatory cell recruitment. Neutralization of the CCR2 ligand CCL7 in CCL2\u2212\/\u2212 mice, but not wild type, resulted in increased IL-4 and fungal burden. 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