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1. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › valleyValley fever - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Mar 21, 2023 · Risk factors for valley fever include: Environmental exposure. Anyone who inhales the spores that cause valley fever is at risk of infection. People who live in areas where the fungi are common — especially those who spend a lot of time outdoors — have a greater risk.

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   Is Valley fever serious?

   • Valley fever can be serious or fatal. In California, there have been over 1,000 hospitalizations each year with the infection. About 1 in 10 of these people have died in the hospital. How long does valley fever last?

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   What is Valley fever?

   • Valley fever, or coccidioidomycosis, is an infection. It's caused by a fungus called Coccidioides. Many of us are more familiar with the fever, chills, and other signs of the flu than we’d like to be.

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   Does Valley fever go away on its own?

   • Valley fever (coccidioidomycosis) is an infection caused by the fungus Coccidioides. Coccidioides grows in the soil in the southwestern U.S., parts of Washington state and Central and South America. Most of the time, Valley fever doesn’t cause symptoms or symptoms go away on their own. Rarely, you can have ongoing lung issues or serious illness.

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3. www.webmd.com › a-to-z-guides › valley-feverValley Fever: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment - WebMD

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   May 29, 2023 · Valley fever can be serious or fatal. In California, there have been over 1,000 hospitalizations each year with the infection. About 1 in 10 of these people have died in the hospital.

4. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesValley Fever: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

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   Most people survive getting sick with Valley fever. Less than 1% of people diagnosed with Valley fever die from it. Can you get Valley fever twice? Usually if you’ve had Valley fever and recovered, you’re immune to it — this means you’re very unlikely to get it again.

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   Apr 24, 2024 · Symptoms usually last for a few weeks to a few months. However, some patients have symptoms that last longer than this, especially if the infection becomes severe. Severe Valley fever. Approximately 5 to 10% of people who get Valley fever will develop serious or long-term problems in their lungs.

6. www.cdc.gov › valley-fever › aboutAbout Valley fever | Valley Fever | CDC - Centers for Disease ...

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   Apr 24, 2024 · Resources‎. Facts about valley fever. Symptoms. Some people who are exposed to the fungus never have symptoms. Other people may have symptoms that include: Fatigue (tiredness) Cough. Fever and headache. Shortness of breath. Night sweats. Muscle aches or joint pain. Rash on upper body or legs.

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   Maps show the approximate areas where the fungus that causes Valley fever ( Coccidioides ) is found. Symptoms of Valley Fever. Testing for Valley Fever. Reducing Risk for Valley Fever. Treatment of Valley Fever. Valley Fever Personal Stories.