Employers should be aware of the reported increase of the incidents of Valley Fever known as Coccidioidomycosis. Valley Fever is a serious illness resulting from the inhalation of fungal spores that are present in the soils of Central Valley and several other areas in California. Individuals infected with Valley Fever can develop fever, muscle aches, chest pain, a dry cough and a rash. In a small percentage of those infected, the infection can spread from the lungs to the rest of the body and cause more severe conditions such as meningitis or even death.
