Like any other fungal infection, treatment in an early stage with antifungal medications can save lives. However, sometimes, as the symptoms of Valley fever are similar to that of pneumonia caused ...

Banner Urgent Cares across Phoenix and Tucson are now testing pneumonia patients for Valley Fever 45% of the time, an ...

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 ...

Dust can harbor spores that cause valley fever, a fungal infection that can cause serious illness. Experts say dust storms don't seem to increase the levels of fungus in the air or lead to more ...