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California is seeing a spike in cases of Valley Fever

By Jerimiah Oetting
Published September 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM CDT

California is seeing a spike in cases valley fever — an illness spread by fungal spores. Researchers speculate the rise is tied to patterns of drought and precipitation.

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