Valley fever is a viral disease that is caused by inhaling spores of the fungus Coccidioides immitis, which lives in the soil in certain arid regions of the southwestern U.S.

Valley fever is a fungal lung infection that occurs when you inhale spores from Coccidioides immitis or Coccidioides posadaii. The disease is also called coccidioidomycosis. Symptoms include cough ...

This graphic outlines the life cycle of Coccidioides, a fungal pathogen responsible for Valley Fever. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted ...