Former Arizona Wildcats linebacker Sterling Lewis dies at 32 of Valley Fever complications

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Source: https://www.12news.com/article/spor...at-32/75-e68ba3cb-7128-43c1-866d-5c4cafadd0a4

Former Arizona Wildcats linebacker Sterling Lewis dies at 32
Sterling Lewis played at UArizona in 2008 and 2009.
Author: 12 News
Published: 4:47 AM MST February 28, 2020
Updated: 4:47 AM MST February 28, 2020

TUCSON, Ariz. — Former Arizona Wildcats linebacker Sterling Lewis died Wednesday after being hospitalized for valley fever, according to News 4 Tucson KVOA. He was 32.

A statement from Wildcats coach Kevin Sumlin said the school's football family was "deeply saddened" by his passing...

 

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According to CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/coccidioidomycosis/risk-prevention.html

Anyone who lives in or travels to the southwestern United States (Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, or Utah), or parts of Mexico or Central or South America can get Valley fever. Valley fever can affect people of any age, but it’s most common in adults aged 60 and older. Certain groups of people may be at higher risk for developing the severe forms of Valley fever, such as:

• People who have weakened immune systems,
• Pregnant women
• People who have diabetes
• People who are Black or Filipino

Symptoms of Valley fever include:

• Fatigue (tiredness)
• Cough
• Fever
• Shortness of breath
• Headache
• Night sweats
• Muscle aches or joint pain
• Rash on upper body or legs