Valley fever, also called coccidioidomycosis or "cocci," is an infectious disease caused by the Coccidioides fungus that grows in the soil and dirt in some areas of California. Valley fever is a lung ...

Fueled by raging summer temperatures, persistent droughts and increased construction, valley fever cases spiked in 2024. The New Year is predicted to bring more cases. For years, researchers have ...

Cases of valley fever, a fungal disease caused by spores found within soil in parts of the U.S., has been rising in recent ...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (KFSN) -- Researchers at the University of Arizona are studying a so-called "orphan" disease; that's anything but rare in one part of the United States. Most people who get it are ...

Researchers in California believe dogs might be able to predict the spread of Valley fever, which has spiked nationwide, likely due to climate change. With more than a third of the contiguous U.S. in ...

Cases of Valley fever rose statewide in 2024, data from the California Department of Public Health shows, with some places seeing spikes of over 100% year over year.Valley fever, which is caused by ...

For man’s best friend, pet owners often go to great lengths — whether that’s doggy daycare and specialty pup chow, or late nights at the vet running tests that drain bank accounts. Now, a new study by ...

California health officials are warning about a surge in a potentially deadly fungal infection. The state is reporting 6,761 cases of valley fever, also known as coccidioidomycosis, through July this ...

Valley fever is on the rise in California. You may never have thought about whether your dog could contract this disease, but you should — especially since Chico, while it’s not in the heart of the ...