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What Is Valley Fever?

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Posted on Thu, 27 Aug 2015
Question: What is "ValleyFever" Pneumonia
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (4 hours later)
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Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Valley fever is a fungal infection caused by coccidioides organism. It usually presents initially with fever, chest pain, Joint aches, Red, spotty rash and coughing. These fungi are commonly found in soil in specific regions. The fungi can then be breathed into the lungs and cause valley fever, also known as acute coccidioidomycosis. Mild cases of valley fever usually resolve on their own. In more severe cases, doctors prescribe anti-fungal medications that can treat the underlying infection.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf

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Practicing since :2013

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What Is Valley Fever?

Brief Answer: Please see description Detailed Answer: Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem. I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Valley fever is a fungal infection caused by coccidioides organism. It usually presents initially with fever, chest pain, Joint aches, Red, spotty rash and coughing. These fungi are commonly found in soil in specific regions. The fungi can then be breathed into the lungs and cause valley fever, also known as acute coccidioidomycosis. Mild cases of valley fever usually resolve on their own. In more severe cases, doctors prescribe anti-fungal medications that can treat the underlying infection. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it. Wishing you good health !!