Valley Fever: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of Coccidioidomycosis
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Valley fever (coccidioidomycosis) is a fungal infection caused by breathing in coccidioides spores from soil, primarily found in the Southwestern U.S. The fungus becomes airborne when soil is disturbed. Most people don't get sick, but some experience flu-like symptoms such as fever and chills, which typically resolve on their own. The article covers symptoms, risk factors, and clinical treatment approaches.
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· 4 pulledValley fever, or coccidioidomycosis, is an infection caused by a fungus called coccidioides.
When something stirs up the soil, spores from the fungus fly into the air where people breathe them in.
Most people don't get sick, but you may experience flu-like symptoms including fever and chills.
And when valley fever symptoms do appear, they usually go away on their own.
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