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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Julia Musto

Valley Fever is ready to slam California again with record-breaking cases: Here’s what you need to know

California may be facing another record year for Valley fever infections.

The lung infections are caused by a fungus that grows in western soil, resulting in serious or long-term lung problems and potentially death if it is not treated and spreads to the brain. It results in thousands of cases every year in the U.S. and hundreds of deaths.

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