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Valley fever cases are up almost 50% in Arizona in 2024. Here's what to know
The good news is that valley fever is not contagious; a person has to be exposed to the fungal spores in order to contract the infection. "People who have valley fever don't have to be isolated ...
Dog valley fever vaccine could be ready by end of 2025
A vaccine to prevent valley fever in dogs could be available by the end of the year. The disease is caused by a fungus in the ...
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The 'Quad-demic' of contagious viruses in the valley and what you can do to stay healthy
From RSV to COVID-19, and even Norovirus, Southern Nevada is dealing with a lot of contagious viruses right now. One patient tells me the strain of influenza circulating in our valley is "no joke." ...
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An invisible killer
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 ...
Valley Fever cases rise in Southern Utah, linked to construction dust, climate change
Residents in Hurricane are not just concerned about the inconvenience, disruption and mess of construction blasting close to residential areas, but also the pot ...
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Q&AZ: Are rodents contributing to Arizona's increase in Valley fever cases?
Valley fever cases hit record numbers, leaving many with one question: Where does it come from? One KJZZ listener wondered if ...