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Health officials warn of rise in Valley Fever infections across California
California public health officials urge caution as high rainfall this past winter could lead to an increase in Valley fever infections across the state.
By Brian Zepeda Vazquez • Published 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago
What to Know
California health officials expect an increased risk of Valley fever infections due to past winter's wet weather.
Valley fever is caused by breathing in fungus found in dust. Symptoms include cough, fever, chest pains, body aches, and fatigue.
Officials recommend the public recognize symptoms and avoid exposure to dusty air.
Public health officials are warning the public about an increased risk of Valley fever spreading throughout California this summer and fall.
According to the California Department of Public Health, Valley fever, also known as coccidioidomycosis or “cocci," usually infects the lungs and leads to prolonged respiratory problems such as cough, fever, chest pain, body aches and fatigue or tiredness.
For some individuals, the symptoms can be severe enough to require missing work, school, or other daily activities...
Health officials warn of rise in Valley Fever infections across California
California public health officials urge caution as high rainfall this past winter could lead to an increase in Valley fever infections across the state.
By Brian Zepeda Vazquez • Published 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago
What to Know
California health officials expect an increased risk of Valley fever infections due to past winter's wet weather.
Valley fever is caused by breathing in fungus found in dust. Symptoms include cough, fever, chest pains, body aches, and fatigue.
Officials recommend the public recognize symptoms and avoid exposure to dusty air.
Public health officials are warning the public about an increased risk of Valley fever spreading throughout California this summer and fall.
According to the California Department of Public Health, Valley fever, also known as coccidioidomycosis or “cocci," usually infects the lungs and leads to prolonged respiratory problems such as cough, fever, chest pain, body aches and fatigue or tiredness.
For some individuals, the symptoms can be severe enough to require missing work, school, or other daily activities...