What are the consequences of having coccidiomycosis?

Valley Fever: Coccidioidomycosis or valley fever is a fungal infection common in the southwest United States. 60% of those infected have no symptoms. Those that do have flu-like symptoms. Most fully recover without any lasting effects. A few may develop a chronic lung infection or a widespread infection and need treatment.

Mostly nothing...: However, certain genetic groups (africans, filipinos) have an increased risk of complications(disseminated cocci, meningeal cocci, etc) . If you live in an endemic zone (such as phoenix, az) and you don't get better after a course of antibiotics, having fevers, cough, shortness of breath, and others, then ask about getting a valley fever test.

Valley Fever: Valley Fever / Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection found in desert soil. There may be no sx's or mild sx's in 60%. Sx's: cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue, low fever, night sweats, headache, muscle/joint pain, rash, weight loss, meningitis or pneumonia. Dx is via serologic tests for coccidioidomycosis or cultures.