Valley Fever

Valley Fever is caused by inhaling a soil fungus called Coccidioides. It can lead to symptoms like cough and fever.

San Luis Obispo County officials are warning its residents about the effects of a fungal infection called Valley fever. This comes after California recently reported record-breaking cases during 2023.

The number of new Valley Fever cases in California is on path to make 2017 a record-breaking year. While the scientific name is coccidioidomycosis, it's…

Broadcast date: 9/28/2017Valley fever is on the rise in the southwestern United States. Also called coccidioidomycosis, it is a potentially fatal lung…

Central Coast health experts say there is growing local concern over the disease known as 'Valley Fever'. The number of cases statewide is rising, with…