Is a fungal infection that typically affects the respiratory region but can affect others as well.

Typically begins by inhaling spores from Coccidioides fungi.

Also referred to as “Valley Fever”

Found in semiarid climates.  In the United States, South America, and Central America

Many are exposed to the fugal infection but only a small portion has adverse symptoms.

Symptoms:

   -  Cough
   -  Fever
   -  Some Experience Pneumonia with symptoms for months on end

Very rarely complications can include spreading of the fungal infection to skin, joints, bone, and brain tissue.

Worse complications are often seen in HIV patients

Treatment:

Antifungal Medications
   -  Diflucan
   -  Amphotericin