The California Department of Public Health warns of a heightened risk of Valley fever this fall in Central Valley and Central Coast, following multiple cases from a music festival.
Nineteen attendees of the Lightning in a Bottle festival tested positive for Valley fever, underscoring the correlation between outdoor events and disease contraction in endemic areas.
Valley fever can lead to severe health risks, including meningitis or death, emphasizing the importance of awareness and precaution among those visiting high-risk regions.
CDPH advises healthcare providers to consider Valley fever as a potential diagnosis for patients with respiratory symptoms and recent exposure to dust in endemic areas.
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