Also known as San Joaquin Valley
In the U.S., it was first discovered and very prevalent in the California's San Joaquin Valley, hence its more popular name, San Joaquin Fever or Valley Fever.
Coccidioidomycosis occurs in a primary and in a...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Coccidioidomycosis is infection with the spores of the fungus Coccidioides immitis.Alternative NamesSan Joaquin Valley fever; Valley feverCauses,... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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