#valley-fever

[ follow ]
#climate-change #public-health #california-health #dust-storms #fungal-spores #coccidioidomycosis
Coronavirus
fromFuturism
3 hours ago

Apocalyptic "Fungal Storms" Are Now Surging Across the US

Dust storms are increasing in the US and can carry fungal spores and bacteria, correlating with Valley Fever and bacterial meningitis outbreaks.
fromSFGATE
8 months ago

Dogs are helping researchers track the spread of a dangerous disease in Calif.

Valley fever, also known as coccidioidomycosis, is caused by inhaling spores in soil and causes flu-like symptoms.
Public health
California
fromKqed
8 months ago

Valley Fever Cases Skyrocket in Salinas Valley | KQED

Adam Schiff and Kash Patel clashed during a Senate hearing with sharp personal attacks; CEQA carve-out controversy and Valley Fever spikes also occurred.
fromKqed
9 months ago

Imperial County Tries To Save Sugar Beet Industry | KQED

San Diego Unified Trustee Sabrina Bazzo indicated that the recent arrest at Linda Vista Elementary led to a noticeable reduction in student attendance, raising concerns about the impact on community safety.
Agriculture
Public health
fromSFGATE
9 months ago

'They're not going to live normally': Valley fever surges in California

Valley fever cases in California have increased by over 1,200% in 25 years, with over 12,500 cases expected this year.
fromKqed
9 months ago

California Valley Fever Cases on Track for Record High | KQED

"Approximately 30% of rodent holes in the Carrizo Plain National Monument have coccidioidomycosis, or valley fever, which is increasingly affecting California beyond the Central Valley."
Public health
California
fromTruthout
9 months ago

I Survived a Deadly Disease in Prison. No One Else Should Have To Face It.

Incarcerated individuals in California's prisons face risks from Valley Fever due to poor healthcare and prison locations in high infection areas.
[ Load more ]