Valley fever is an infection usually of the lungs caused by the fungus coccidioides immitis which lives in the soil of dry low rainfall areas in the southwestern united states and northwestern mexico the medical term for the condition is coccidiodomycosis you can contract it by inhaling microscopic fungal spores that become airborne when soil is disturbed by construction wind or other factors. Valley fever epidemic filip david filip sharon isbn 9780979869259 kostenloser versand fur alle bucher mit versand und verkauf duch amazon. Valley fever epidemic is the first and only comprehensive complete and up to date book written for the lay person on the subject of coccidioidomycosis commonly known as valley fever it is easy to read and understand and features detailed in depth information on the diseases symptoms diagnosis testing drugs and treatment risk factors and more this book also includes maps and statistics frequently asked questions what you need to know before you see a doctor how to help boost