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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.
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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.
When was the first antibiotic used to treat valley fever?
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.
What is them scientific name for valley fever?
The scientific name for Valley fever is coccidioidomycoses.
Are immune compromised people more susceptible to Valley Fever?
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.
Why is coccidioidomycosis called valley fever?
Coccidioidomycoses is called Valley fever because many cases occurred in San Joaquin Valley.
Why does Ohio valley fever not respond to antibiotics?
Ohio Valley Fever does not respond to antibiotics because it is caused by a fungus, Histoplasma capsulatum, not a bacteria.Ohio Valley fever does respond to antifungal drug.
Organs affected by yellow fever?
The liver is the most important organ affected in yellow fever.
What are the characteristics of San Joaquin Valley Fever?
Acute coccidioidomycosis (valley fever)The initial form mild, with few symptoms. Later, one to three weeks after exposure, flu like systems appear.FeverCoughChest pain, at time very severeChillsNight sweatsJoint achesRed, spotty rash
Morbidity of valley fever in California?
The morbidity rate of Valley fever in California is approximately 1/4 of 1%.
What actors and actresses appeared in Valley Fever - 2011?
The cast of Valley Fever - 2011 includes: Levi Fiehler
Can schnauzers get valley fever?
Many mammals can get Valley fever including dogs, cats, cattle, and marine mammals.
A false negative result for valley fever?
There can be false-negative test for almost any disease including Valley fever.
