Valley fever

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Valley fever (coccidioidomycosis) is a lung infection caused by Coccidioides, a fungus that lives in the soil. The fungus is found in the Pacific Northwest and southwestern United States, and parts of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

About Valley Fever CDC 2024
People with jobs that disrupt soil in Valley fever hot spots can have a higher risk of getting infected, such as construction workers and agricultural workers.

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