NO. It is not recommeded. Miracle Mineral Supplement or MMS, is a toxic solution of 28% sodium chlorite in distilled water. The product contains essentially the same ingredient as industrial-strength bleach before "activation" with a food-grade acid.

Researching information on the number of military basis with Valley fever finds no results but there must be some. Probably as many as in the base population. Military personnel most likely would be in better condition and would be more likely not to become seriously ill.

Valley fever was treated in the 1900s by supporting the symptoms. There were no drugs at the time, so that meant being in bed, drinking plenty of water but nothing really helped if the disease was severe.

My symptoms when i had it were i was constantly tired, had very itchy legs and arms that eventually rashed and these tiny bug bit looking blisters that the doctors told me was part of valley fever, but it can also make you feel like you have the flu and cough alot as well.

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.

It can cause a rash over most of the body and some skin ulcers. But not one would call "skin eating".

No. It is a negative-sense, single-stranded RNA virus.

It would have affected migrant workers just like anyone else except they would be exposed more often and would show signs of the infection.

The morbidity rate of Valley fever in California is approximately 1/4 of 1%.

A number of tests are used for Valley fever: chest x-rays, biopsy, sputum exam, and complement fixation assays.

No. This caused by a fungus and should be treated by an antifungal. Antifungal medications such as fluconazole or itraconazole (Sporanox, Onmel)

All antifungals can have serious side effects

Valley fever can cause abdominal pain because it causes flu-like symptoms.

There can be false-negative test for almost any disease including Valley fever.

No. One is bacterial and the other is fungal. Also, both show up in different geographic regions.

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"

If you mean a fever of 114F, better see someone in the ER NOW.

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.

It's very difficult to kill Valley fever spores outside the body. In the body a group of drugs called -conazoles are used.

This a viral disease compared to valley fever in the South West US which is an inhaled fungal disease.

The disease is caused by the RVF virus, a member of the genus Phlebovirus in the family Bunyaviridae. Found in Africa.

Any group of people who can't work is going to impact the economy. As far as RVF, the number of animal infected would reduce the food available.

A low neutrophil count along with a high lymphocyte count can be an indication of viral infections, autoimmune diseases and leukemias. That might rule out valley fever.

This a viral disease compared to valley fever in the South West US which is an inhaled fungal disease.

The disease is caused by the RVF virus, a member of the genus Phlebovirus in the family Bunyaviridae. The disease was first reported among livestock by veterinary officers in Kenya, Africa.