Reported by: Tony Botti
Published: 7/24 4:44 pm
Updated: 7/24 4:46 pm
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The doctor also shared some news that may surprise you. "Many people who live in the Valley will become infected with Valley Fever and their body will take care of it and they'll never know they had it. That's actually the majority," said Dr. McCarty.
A small percentage of people will become ill with flu-like symptoms, such as cough, fever, chest pain, muscle aches and a rash, which can last up to a month.
It remains a mystery, but for some reason, the groups most susceptible to catching Valley Fever are: Filipinos and African Americans. Pregnant women and those with weakened immune systems are also at high risk.
Dr. McCarty says there has been a spike in the number of cases of Valley Fever and two children have died in the last couple of years....
