There is another to add to the long list of illnesses to look out for — valley fever. The number of valley fever cases in Arizona jumped by 45% in 2024 compared with the same time last year ...

Valley Fever, or coccidioidomycosis, is a fungus that develops below the undisturbed surface of soils in hot, dry areas in the western United States. The fungus, when inhaled in dust, can cause ...

Will you support our work and become a Vox Member today? Valley fever, a fungal disease that invades our lungs, is one of these not-so-obvious public health concerns. The fungus, which is ...

Whether as a sponsor or donor, a member or volunteer, or an employee or fellow, you can make a difference. Coccidioidomycosis, or "Valley fever," is a fungal disease caused by inhalation of ...

Two new studies have shown how climate change can increase disease. Both of these reports were focused on recent increases in cases of coccidioidomycosis, also known as valley fever. The first study ...

The cases of Valley fever are on the rise in California, even exceeding the numbers of 2023. The numbers are expected to surge further, as the figures for the month of December arrive. According ...