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  2. Mar 21, 2023 · When to see a doctor. Seek medical care if you are over 60, have a weakened immune system, are pregnant, or are of Filipino or African heritage, and you develop the signs and symptoms of valley fever, especially if you: Live in or have recently traveled to an area where this disease is common.

  3. May 29, 2023 · When do most people get it? You can get valley fever at any time of the year. But more people get diagnosed in the fall, between late September to November, compared to other months.

  4. Valley fever (coccidioidomycosis) is a lung infection from a fungus in soil in parts of the U.S. Apr. 24, 2024. Areas with Valley Fever. Maps show the approximate areas where the fungus that causes Valley fever ( Coccidioides ) is found. Apr. 24, 2024.

  5. Valley fever is a fungal lung infection and causes symptoms of pneumonia. Symptoms usually last for a few weeks to a few months. Rarely, Valley fever can cause severe lung infections or infections throughout the body.

  6. Aug 24, 2022 · Valley fever is the earliest stage of a Coccidioides infection. Valley fever often has no symptoms or flu-like symptoms, but it can sometimes progress to more serious stages of coccidioidomycosis.

  7. Apr 24, 2024 · What to know. About 40% of cases of Valley fever develop lung infection symptoms. Infections are usually self-limiting but 5-10% develop complications. Disseminated disease is rare. Serologic tests to detect IgM and IgG antibodies are the most common diagnostics. Infections are usually treated with fluconazole or amphotericin B. Etiology.

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