Valley fever's symptoms start out much like those of the flu. But this illness comes from a fungus that lives in the soil, and a few cases are serious. What to know:
. But if you live in or visit a region where valley fever is a possibility, it helps to take commonsense precautions, such as:Stay indoors during dust storms, and keep the windows shut.Filter the air inside your home.Use an N95 mask if you can't avoid dusty areas.These steps are particularly important for people who are at high risk.One bit of good news: In many cases, people who have valley fever become immune for the rest of their lives.
But in rare cases, especially if you have a weakened immune system, you might get valley fever again. Since you can’t spread it to other people, you don’t have to stay home for that reason. But it’s important to get as much rest as possible until your symptoms are gone.You can wear a properly fitted, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health -approved mask to protect against this infection. These include N95, N99, N100, P100, or HEPA.You can’t spread valley fever to, or get it from, your pet. But animals can get it on their own.Dogs are most vulnerable.
Livestock can also get the infection. But they don't show signs as often. If they do, it's usually just a cough that lasts weeks to months. Camels, llamas, and alpacas can get valley fever too. They usually will develop intense infection that spreads to their entire body and is fatal. Other symptoms could include weight loss, coughing, low energy, lowered appetite, limping, skin wounds, and hair loss.CDC: “Valley Fever .”
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