Valley Fever: The Increased Dangers Of Desert Dust
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - 12:02
in Earth & Climate
The rapid rise in valley fever cases in the arid southwest has become a serious health concern, as human habitation has pushed further into desert areas where the soil spores are widespread. Currently, Valley Fever affects an estimated 150,000 people a year, with most cases occurring in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. The disease has no cure at present and is tricky to diagnose because it is similar to community-acquired pneumonias. read more