California Valley Fever Warning

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Valley fever risk may be high this year, California officials warn in wake of music festival outbreak

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California Department of Public Health is warning of a "potential increased risk for Valley fever" The disease is a lung infection caused by Coccidioidomycosis , a fungus found in soil.

People usually contract the illness by breathing in fungal spores from the environment.

The infection can also cause night sweats, muscle aches and a rash on the upper body or legs.

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