Lightning in a Bottle festival in California resulted in five cases of Valley fever, with three individuals hospitalized due to the infectious disease caused by ground-dwelling fungus.
California officials advise those who attended the festival or visited Kern County with respiratory symptoms persisting over a week to consult a healthcare provider.
Valley fever outbreaks are linked to soil disturbance, not contagious between humans or animals. Officials recommend checking the CDPH Valley fever survey site for more information.
Valley fever occurrences have been high in California in recent years, primarily affecting the San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast regions.
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