Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD Valley fever is a fungal lung infection that occurs when you inhale spores from Coccidioides immitis or Coccidioides posadaii. The disease is also called ...

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 soil and dirt. It can be deadly for dogs and is pretty common in the ...

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Two new studies have shown how climate change can increase disease. Both of these reports were focused on the increase in cases of coccidioidomycosis... | Microbiology ...

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Galgiani's team at UA recently developed the first vaccine to prevent valley fever, a vaccine of the canine variety. Around 6 to 10% of dogs in Maricopa, Pima and Pinal counties contract valley ...

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 ...

Cases have roughly quadrupled over the past two decades, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A key reason for Valley fever’s spread, researchers say, may be human-driven ...

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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 soil and dirt. It can be deadly for dogs and is pretty common in the ...