This a viral disease compared to valley fever in the South West US which is an inhaled fungal disease. About 100 people get this each year if the year has been unusually wet.
Valley fever is spread touring very dry seasons after a rain. At this time a fungus produces many spores which are blown and people inhale them.
Coccidioidomycoses is called Valley fever because many cases occurred in San Joaquin Valley.
Its safe to say that half the world gets a fever each year.
There are no statistics as to how many people die from rabbit fever each year. There are an estimated 150-300 cases each year.
Many mammals can get Valley fever including dogs, cats, cattle, and marine mammals.
Yes. People with immune compromised systems are more susceptible to Valley fever. For example, it is found more commonly in prisons because many prisoners have immuno-suppression due to HIV. Valley Fever is a fungal infection which is known in medical terms as Coccidioidomycosis. It is caused by the fungus Coccidioides.
Yes, Valley fever is still here and many new cases are occurring every year.
Coccidioidomycoses is called Valley fever because many cases occurred in San Joaquin Valley.
There are no statistics as to how many people die from rabbit fever each year. There are an estimated 150-300 cases each year.
In the pass 100+ years, thousands. In California from 2000 to 2007, there were 16,970 reported cases and 752 deaths
Milder cases of Valley fever usually go away on their own. Many people choose to treat the flu like symptom with the usual herbal remedies for colds and flu. I recommend you speak to a doctor and be tested if you think you have Valley fever as not all cases are mild, and there are sometimes complications that arise later in life. See the related links below for more information on coccidioidomycosis (aka Valley fever) and for general information on herbal treatments for colds and flu symptoms.
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