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This a viral disease compared to valley fever in the South West US which is an inhaled fungal disease. The disease was first reported among livestock by veterinary officers in Kenya, Africa.
People with RVF typically have either no symptoms or a mild illness associated with fever and liver abnormalities. However, in some patients the illness can progress to hemorrhagic fever ,encephalitis which can lead to headaches, coma, or seizures or ocular disease.
Patients who become ill usually experience fever, generalized weakness, Back pain, dizziness, and extreme weight loss at the beginning of the illness.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 8y agoRift Valley fever (RVF) is a viral disease that can cause mild to severe symptoms.
The mild symptoms may include: fever, muscle pains, and headaches which often last for up to a week.
The severe symptoms may include: loss of the ability to see beginning three weeks after the infection, infections of the brain causes severe headaches and confusion, and bleeding together with liver problems which may occur within the first few days.
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What body systems are affected by valley fever and if you have Hep C and Asthma what are the risk if you get valley fever?
At first only the lungs are affected. If not treated it can spread. Having Hep C and asthma will not make the likelihood of getting Valley fever more so. But Asthma can become worse. Hep C will only make a person feel worse. More and more cases are showing up in the dry SW. Valley fever is a fungal infection caused by coccidioides fungi. It can cause fever, chest pain and coughing, among other signs and symptoms. Two species of coccidioides fungi cause valley fever and are commonly found in the soil and can be stirred into the air by farming, construction and wind. The fungi can then be breathed into the lungs and cause valley fever, also known as acute coccidioidomycosis. Mild cases of valley fever usually resolve on their own. In more severe cases, doctors prescribe antifungal medications. Valley fever is the initial form and can develop into chronic and disseminated coccidioidomycosis.
What body systems are affected by other body systems?
Every body system is affected by every other body system.
Can valley fever spores be killed?
It's very difficult to kill Valley fever spores outside the body. In the body a group of drugs called -conazoles are used.
What body systems are affected by valley fever And if you have Hep C and Asthma are you affected?
Disseminated coccidioidomycosis: This is most serious and occurs when the infection spreads (disseminates) beyond the lungs Most often to the skin, bones, liver, brain, heart, and the membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord (meninges). Yes, if you have Hep C and asthma you are more likely to be affected since your immune system is not strong.
Which body systems are affected by encephalitis?
The brain
Can you get Valley Fever again?
Yes, technically Valley Fever will never come out to be at 0. You need to take care of your body to resist getting it again.
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all body systems are affected by bacteria.
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