Valley Fever
Valley Fever Valley fever, a fungal disease endemic to the western United States, is seeing a significant rise in cases across California, prompting concerns among health officials and researchers. About Valley Fever: Valley Fever, also called coccidioidomycosis, is an infection caused by the fungus Coccidioides. The fungus lives in soil in some areas, including the southwestern United States and south-central Washington, as well as in parts of Mexico as well as Central and South America. Transmission: People and animals can get Valley Fever by breathing in spores, generally from dust or disturbed soil, in areas where the…