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It is commonly known as cocci, [4] Valley fever, [4] as well as California fever, [5] desert rheumatism, [5] or San Joaquin Valley fever. [5] Coccidioidomycosis is endemic in certain parts of the United States in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and northern Mexico. [6]
Coccidioides posadasii is a pathogenic fungus that, along with Coccidioides immitis, is the causative agent of coccidioidomycosis, [1] or valley fever in humans.It resides in the soil in certain parts of the Southwestern United States, northern Mexico, and some other areas in the Americas, but its evolution was connected to its animal hosts.
Valley fever treatment Not everyone is treated for Valley fever—most infections go away on their own without treatment, Dr. Russo says. However, some people are treated early on.
Fourteen people have been diagnosed with the fungal infection Valley Fever following an EDM and arts festival in California.. The California Department of Public Health told NBC News that at least ...
In rare cases, Valley fever can develop into meningitis, which is fatal if untreated, and could lead to lifelong anti-fungal treatment, according to the CDC.
C. immitis can cause a disease called coccidioidomycosis (valley fever). [8] [9] [10] Its incubation period varies from 7 to 21 days. [11] Coccidioidomycosis is not easily diagnosed on the basis of vital signs and symptoms, which are usually vague and nonspecific.
As of the end of November, 11,076 valley fever cases had been confirmed statewide, a 20% increase compared to last year's total and a nearly 47% jump from 2022, according to state health data.
Through July, Valley fever cases have reached 540 this year in Fresno County. That surpasses 2022 entire year totals.