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health4 months ago•2 min saved

California's Valley Fever Cases Surge to Record Highs

California is experiencing a surge in Valley Fever cases, with 6,761 reported by July 2025, potentially surpassing the previous record of 12,595 cases in 2024, driven by climate change and soil-borne spores that cause respiratory illness, which can be severe in vulnerable populations.

via Hindustan Times|

#california #climate-change #coccidioidomycosis

health7 months ago•4 min saved

US Valley Fever Cases Likely 18 Times Higher Than Reported

A CDC-led study estimates that US valley fever cases in 2019 were 10 to 18 times higher than reported, with 273,000 symptomatic cases, highlighting the need for improved awareness, testing, and reporting to better understand and manage the disease.

via CIDRAP|

#cdc #coccidioidomycosis #disease-burden