Valley fever, also called coccidioidomycosis or "cocci," is an infectious disease caused by the Coccidioides fungus that grows in the soil and dirt in some areas of California. Valley fever is a lung ...

PHOENIX — With cases expected to rise during Arizona’s dry season, Banner Health is implementing new methods to help detect Valley fever earlier. Banner Urgent Care Medical Director Robert Johns said ...

Valley fever (Coccidioidomycosis) is an infection caused by the spores of Coccidioides fungus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The spores live in the soil and dust in some ...

Valley fever, a fungal lung infection, is rising in California. Ohio has reported 29 cases since August 2024, with symptoms including fever, cough, fatigue, and muscle aches. Most people recover ...

With fall and winter approaching, seasonal illnesses like the flu are already spiking. There is another to add to the long list of illnesses to look out for — Valley fever. The number of Valley fever ...

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California health officials are warning about a surge in a potentially deadly fungal infection. The state is reporting 6,761 cases of valley fever, also known as coccidioidomycosis, through July this ...

Cases of Valley fever, a disease caused by a fungus common in some regions of California, are on the rise, state health officials announced this month. Over 5,500 provisional cases were reported in ...