As a result of climate change, the southwestern U.S. is increasingly experiencing weather whiplash, which has contributed to a surge in diseases like valley fever.
In 2023, California reported over 9,000 cases of valley fever, marking the second-highest number of infections on record and indicating a troubling trend.
The outbreak at the May 2024 music festival in Buena Vista Lake highlights how environmental changes can lead to increased exposure to valley fever, a disease previously less known.
Valley fever, caused by Coccidioides fungi, illustrates a direct link between climate-induced weather fluctuations and the emergence of infectious diseases in affected regions.
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