What are the consequences of having coccidiomycosis?

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. Would you like to video or text chat with me?

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. Would you like to video or text chat with me?