Symptoms of Valley fever can vary in type and severity, but they tend to mimic those seen in patients with COVID-19, experts say.
“Some [people] may have a fever, chills or fatigue, or just feel generally unwell,” Thompson of UC Davis Health said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since the fungus that causes Valley fever lives in the soil, infection is often “hobby-related,” Thompson said. He said he sees many cases among people who are in archeology or who spend a lot of time outdoors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For those in high-risk groups [people 60 years of age and older, those who have weakened immune systems as a result of certain diseases or medical conditions, pregnant women,\u00a0people with diabetes, and people who are Black or Filipino], the doctor recommends avoiding construction sites or areas where soil is often stirred up into the air. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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