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Valley fever (also called coccidioidomycosis or “cocci”) is a disease caused by a fungus that grows in the soil and dirt in some areas of California and the southwestern United States. People and animals can get sick when they breathe in dust that contains the Valley fever fungus.
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Valley fever is an illness caused by a fungus found in the...
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Valley fever (also called coccidioidomycosis or “cocci”) is...
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May 29, 2023 · Valley fever cases have gone up in California from 2000 to 2018. Drought in California effects the number of new valley fever cases. This is because the valley fever fungus lives...
Mar 21, 2023 · Valley fever is a fungal infection caused by coccidioides organisms that live in the soil in specific regions, including California. It can cause fever, cough, tiredness and other symptoms. It can be mild or severe, depending on the exposure and immune system of the person. Learn about the risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of valley fever.
Jul 12, 2023 · Learning about Valley fever can help you and your doctor recognize the symptoms early. Valley fever , also called coccidioidomycosis, is caused by a fungus that lives in the soil. About 20,000 cases are reported in the United States each year, mostly from Arizona and California.
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