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Valley Fever is a fungal infection called coccidioidomycosis. Spores of the fungi, C. immitis, are inhaled, causing the infection. According to the valleyfever.org site, "
Approximately 60% of people who are infected exhibit no symptoms (asymptomatic). In the other 40%, symptoms appear 10-30 days after exposure. These symptoms include a fever which can reach 104°F (39.5°C), dry cough, chest pains, joint and muscle aches, headache, and weight loss. About two weeks after the start of the fever, some people develop a painful red rash or lumps on the lower legs. Valley Fever Diagnosis and symptoms usually disappear without treatment in about one month"
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Valley fever is not caused by a bacteria and so an antibiotic cannot be used to treat Valley fever. Valley fever is treated with an antifungal.
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