The Alarming Rise of Valley Fever in California: Causes, Impact, and Prevention

The Alarming Rise of Valley Fever in California: Causes, Impact, and Prevention Valley fever, a fungal infection caused by the inhalation of spores from the soil-dwelling fungus Coccidioides, has been increasingly making headlines in California. The recent surge in cases has alarmed both the public and health officials, prompting a closer examination of the factors […]

Coccidioidomycosis: The Silent Threat at Lightning in a Bottle Festival in Kern County

Coccidioidomycosis: The Silent Threat at Lightning in a Bottle Festival in Kern County The recent outbreak of coccidioidomycosis, commonly known as valley fever, at the Lightning in a Bottle festival held in Kern County has sent shockwaves through the public health community. This fungal infection, caused by inhaling spores of the Coccidioides fungus, has left […]