Bakersfield, CA: Valley Fever survivor horror stories highlight need for prompt diagnosis and effective treatment

[Emily]

http://www.bakersfieldcalifornian.com/health/x738924575/JUST-ONE-BREATH-Woman-lost-two-years-to-valley-fever-and-remains-fearful-of-return

Sunday, Feb 10 2013 03:00 PM
JUST ONE BREATH: Woman lost two years to valley fever -- and remains fearful of return
By THE REPORTING ON HEALTH COLLABORATIVE

On Sunday, two people from Bakersfield shared their battle with valley fever, including a woman who lost 45 pounds and went blind and a man who, 21 years after diagnosis, still only has half his normal lung capacity.

Today, two more recount their struggle, as part of a continuing effort to educate the community about the causes and effects of -- and limited treatments available for -- valley fever...