The disease is also called coccidioidomycosis. Symptoms include cough, fever, shortness of breath, and rash. When valley fever spreads beyond the lungs, it is called disseminated coccidioidomycosis.

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 ...

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 ...