California researchers are scrutinizing the spread of a fungus that causes debilitating Valley fever, now being exacerbated by climate change.
It primarily manifests as a lung infection. While most people fully recover, if left undetected and untreated, Valley fever can spread through the bloodstream and body.
"You need to know if you get it, the medicine has side effects, and you might never get rid of it," explained Lauer.according to a California report on climate change "You cannot protect yourself 100% against Valley Fever even if you try. It's impossible," said Lauer."So, you need to be educated about what the risks are."
Once the spores go airborne they can travel long distances, especially if it's windy, and then can be inhaled. "It's probably been the worst medication that I've ever been on," recounted biologist Ariceli Figuorea. At that point, Figueroa suspected Valley fever and demanded a diagnostic test. It was positive. She was ill for a year and a half, and the infection left her with a damaged lung. She had to take anti-fungal medication, which had terrible side effects.
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