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Cases of the Valley of the fever is spike in CaliforniaAccording to health officials.
As of the end of July, 6 761 cases were confirmed – which means that if this pace continues, the total number of 2025 is likely to exceed 12 595 cases observed in 2024.
The total amount last year became a new record for the state, where average was from 7000 to 9000 cases annually between 2016 and 2024, according to the California Department of Health (CDPH).
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The number of cases is likely to increase with the delay in reporting.
“The Valley Fever is a serious illness that is here to stay in California,” said Eric Peng, the director of the state public health department, in a statement.
According to health officials. (Istock)
Named after the San Hoaquin Valley in California, the valley fever is an infection caused by a mushroom spores called Coccidioides, which originates in the soil.
“The valley fever is a serious illness that is here to stay in California.”
Southern Arizona and South California have the highest amount of cases in the Center for Disease Control (CDC) – but the disease is also common in New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Texas and Washington.
Studies have shown that periods of drought The rainfall can then promote the growth of the Valley Fever, sending spores into the air in which people breathe.
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Dr. George Thompson, Professor UC Davis Health and Co -Center of the Valley Valley Center in Sacramento, previously talked to the digital Fox News about the growth in cases.
“We have observed a gradual increase in cases over the last five years, and more patients enters our clinic for diagnosis and treatment,” he said at the time.
Risks and symptoms
While the geographical location increases the overall risk of raising the contract fever, CDC notes that some groups are more vulnerable.
These include people of 60 years of age and older, those who have weakened the immune system as a result of certain diseases or medical conditions, pregnant women, People with diabetesAnd people who are black or Philippine.
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Symptoms of the Valley Valley may vary by type and severity, but they usually mimic those observed in patients with COVID-19, experts say.
“Some (people) may have a fever, chills or fatigue, or just feel overall,” Thompson said with Davis.
Named after the San Hoaquin Valley in California, the valley fever is an infection caused by a mushroom spores called Coccidioides, which originates in the soil. (Istock)
However he said he sees some severe cases where patients experience respiratory diseases and difficulty breathing.
Other symptoms may include severe fatigue, bone or joint pain, night sweat, fever, chest pain, severe headaches, weight loss and skin rashes, CDph reports.
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Thompson estimated that for 1% to 3% of people the infection will leave the lungs and go to other body parts that can leads to meningitis.
People who have a serious valley disease may need to be treated in the hospital, and perhaps constant medical attention for several months or years, health officials warned.
Ever since the fungus that causes the valley fever, the infection has been “associated with the hobby”, the expert said. He said he saw many cases among people who are in archeology or spend a lot of time outdoors. (Istock)
Although rarely, people who are outside the high risk groups may experience serious consequences from Valley fever.
One of them is Rob Paradzi from California, who concluded the Valley of Fever in 2012, when he was 38 years old. The infection has led to meningitis, which caused serious headaches and dual vision, previously said Fox News Digital.
“Some (people) may have fever, chills or fatigue, or just feel overall.”
Spores mushroom spread from the lungs to it brain and nervous systempotentially deadly state.
For more than ten years, Perdi has lived with protracted effects of common coccidioid meningitis caused by the valley fever.
Prevention Strategies
Ever since the mushroom that causes the valley fever, the soil has been “associated with the hobby”, Thompson said. He said he saw many cases among people who are in archeology or spend a lot of time outdoors.
Everyone who felt cough, fever, fatigue or other symptoms of the valley fever for more than seven -10 days should consult a doctor. (Istock)
For those in high risk groups, the doctor recommends avoiding construction sites and areas where the soil is often built in the air.
People can also wear Respirator N95, Type of quality mask to minimize the exposition in dusty areas.
Diagnosis and treatment
Not everyone who acquires the valley fever requires medical treatment, although some can use antifungal medicines.
Those who have serious symptoms take immunocpromenal drugs, have cancer, have HIV, pregnant or have a transplant of organs, it is likely to be needed antifungal drugs.
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According to CDC, a blood test sent to the laboratory may confirm the current or pre -infection of the valley fever, and the chest or CT X -ray may detect cases of pneumonia.
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One who has felt cough, fever, fatigue or other symptoms of the valley fever over seven to 10 days, should Contact your doctorEspecially when they were around dirt or dust in areas where the mushroom is distributed.
