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Fungus That Causes 'Valley Fever', a Pneumonia-Like Illness, Is Expected to Spread, Sicken More People: Study
Cara Lynn Shultz
Thu, August 3, 2023 at 1:29 p.m. EDT·3 min read
Researchers predict that a dangerous fungus will spread in the western U.S., due to lack of precipitation brought on by climate change
Valley Fever, a pneumonia-like illness that’s caused by inhaling a fungal spore called coccidioides, is expected to spread across the western U.S., as drier climates create hospitable environments for the spore to thrive.
While most cases of Valley Fever are seen in Arizona and California, according to recent CDC data, a new study published in GeoHealth found that by 2095, there could be 50% more cases of Valley Fever, spread across 17 states...
Fungus That Causes 'Valley Fever', a Pneumonia-Like Illness, Is Expected to Spread, Sicken More People: Study
Cara Lynn Shultz
Thu, August 3, 2023 at 1:29 p.m. EDT·3 min read
Researchers predict that a dangerous fungus will spread in the western U.S., due to lack of precipitation brought on by climate change
Valley Fever, a pneumonia-like illness that’s caused by inhaling a fungal spore called coccidioides, is expected to spread across the western U.S., as drier climates create hospitable environments for the spore to thrive.
While most cases of Valley Fever are seen in Arizona and California, according to recent CDC data, a new study published in GeoHealth found that by 2095, there could be 50% more cases of Valley Fever, spread across 17 states...