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Valley fever (coccidioidomycosis)
An infection with the fungus coccidioides, which causes mild, flu-like symptoms, but sometimes spreads into other parts of the body and becomes very serious.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
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Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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A 37-year old asked:
Anyone ever heard of coccidioidomycosis,(valley fever), and is it related to a 'nodule' in your lung?
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Is it bad to smoke if you have valley fever?
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How to overcome fatigue due to valley fever?
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In Arizona, is there such a thing as valley fever?
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What can be done for mono and valley fever at the same time?
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A 40-year old female asked:
Is it possible 2 get valley fever a 2nd time?had it over 1yr ago,took meds 6mnths Feel like I have it again but worse.Very low energy/breathing issues
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A 39-year old asked:
How long does valley fever last and what are the symptoms?
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A 25-year old female asked:
my daughter was recently dignost with phenomnia and valley fever what can cause this?
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A 34-year old asked:
I need sites for natural anti-fungals to attack valley fever. Do you know of any?
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A 31-year old asked:
What is it - husband's med records state this and he has recently suffered from "valley fever" in a lung?
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A 48-year old female asked:
I have valley fever .Can I get a flu shot when I'm experiencing symptoms like a severe cough and night sweats?
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A 40-year old female asked:
Follow up ?I feel I have recurrence of valley fever.CT showed nodule from first VF stable but more scarring.wld ct confirm VF reactivated or need labs
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A 40-year old female asked:
Anxiety! 3.5cm arotic root anyerusm in heart. Having back pains. Had Ct 4 valley fever w/ no contrast. If close to rupture wld CT no contrast show it?
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A 54-year old male asked:
Hivpos, valley fever titer up, to 1:16, cmv infection. Am on intelence, prezista, (darunavir) norvir, cymbalta, voriconazole. Would you recommend anything ?
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A 40-year old female asked:
Shortness of breath,left side chest tightness/tenderness.had every cardiac test avail.Not cardiac related. Previous valley fever, possibly back? Poor quality of life do to breathing issue. Er visit?
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Can hives cause fevers?
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What tips do you have to avoid fevers?
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Cold shower for fever?
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what do we eat in fever?
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fever treatment medicines?
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What is a fever for an adult?
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