Coccidioidomycosis san joaquin valley fever, Valley fever. Definition. Coccidioidomycosis is theinfection caused by the dimorphic fungus Coccidioides immitis. http://www.doctorfungus.org/Mycoses/human/cocci/coccidioidomycosis.htm
Extractions: For the rest of my pages on fungi, please click http://TomVolkFungi.net Coccidioides immitis (kok-sid-ee-OID-eez IMM-ih-tiss) is the cause of a nasty fungal disease called coccidioidomycosis (kok-sid-ee-oid-oh-my-KOH-sis). Like the other true-pathogenic, systemic human fungal diseases histoplasmosis blastomycosis , and paracoccidioidomycosis, Coccidioidomycosis starts out as a lung disease caused by inhalation of the conidia, shown to the left. Most often the disease causes mild flu-like symptoms, but usually is resolved in the lungs. This fungus is a dimorphic pathogen, which means it can change from the room-temperature hyphal form at to the body-temperature spherule form (shown to the right) containing endospores. These endospores can be transported by the bloodstream to other parts of the body, particularly to the brain and central nervous system, where they can germinate and grow to cause even more severe disease. The dimorphism helps the fungus to evade the immune system by the changing of the surface antigens of the fungus. The disease often begins as a benign, inapparent or mildly severe upper respiratory infection that usually resolves rapidly. Recovery from mild forms of the disease usually results in lifelong immunity to reinfection. However, if there are enough spores inhaled, or if the person's immune system is compromised in some way, the disease can spread to other parts of the body, Rarely the disease is an acute or chronic severe disseminating fatal mycosis. If infection is established, the disease may progress as a chronic pulmonary condition or as a systemic disease involving the meninges (lining of the brain), bones, joints, and subcutaneous and cutaneous tissues. Such involvement is characterized by the formation of burrowing abscesses. Although the symptoms of the disease are quite variable, but often the patient has an allergic reaction to the circulating fungus, producing reddening of the skin known as "desert bumps," shown to the left.
Valley Fever valley fever derives its name from its discovery in the san joaquin valley of valley fever is prevalent in the san joaquin and Central valleys of http://www.vfce.arizona.edu/ValleyFever/valley_fever.htm
Extractions: What is Valley Fever? Valley Fever is primarily a disease of the lungs that is common in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It is caused by the fungus Coccidioides immitis , which grows in soils in areas of low rainfall, high summer temperatures, and moderate winter temperatures. These fungal spores become airborne when the soil is disturbed by winds, construction, farming and other activities. In susceptible people and animals, infection occurs when a spore is inhaled. Within the lung, the spore changes into a larger, multicellular structure called a spherule. The spherule grows and bursts, releasing endospores which develop into spherules. Valley Fever symptoms generally occur within three weeks of exposure. Valley Fever is not a "contagious" disease, meaning it is not passed from person to person. Second infections are rare. DIAGRAM OF LIFE CYCLE Spherule form (top half) multiplies in the lungs; mycelia (bottom half) grow in the soil
Vaccine Project The California HealthCare Foundation valley fever Project residents ofCalifornias san joaquin valley; agricultural workers are particularly hard hit. http://www.vfce.arizona.edu/vaccine_project.htm
Extractions: The California HealthCare Foundation Valley Fever Project Backgound: Coccidioidomycosis, or Valley Fever, is a fungal disease that commonly strikes residents of Californias San Joaquin Valley; agricultural workers are particularly hard hit. The disease is caused by cocci spores that lie dormant in the soil. As these spores become airborne where workers turn the soil, they become lodged in the lungs, where they may cause pneumonia, and in some cases, death. Because the laborers who are exposed to Valley Fever are a highly mobile and underrepresented population, this disease goes largely unacknowledged in the health care community. Early detection and soil treatments have been used to fight this disease, but only a vaccine can completely eradicate the problem. STRATEGY In 1997, the Foundation awarded a grant of up to 6 million to the Center for Biomedical Research at California State University, Bakersfield and the University of California, San Francisco, to support the development of a vaccine to combat Valley Fever. Five investigators from the Medical College of Ohio; University of Texas, San Antonio; University of Arizona, Tucson; University of California, San Diego; and University of California, Davis will collaborate with the funding partners to produce the antigens for a vaccine to be brought to clinical trials. It is anticipated that these trials will begin early in 2000.
Extractions: (advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Infectious Diseases Last Updated: May 15, 2005 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: valley fever, desert fever, San Joaquin Valley fever, California fever, Coccidioides immitis infection, C immitis, Coccidioides posadasii, C posadasii , desert rheumatism, cocci AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Edward L Arsura, MD , Chief of Medical Service, Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Co-Program Director, Chair, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Virginia at Roanoke-Salem Coauthor(s): Duane R Hospenthal, MD, PhD , Chief, Infectious Disease Service, Brooke Army Medical Center and Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Uniformed Service University of Health Sciences Edward L Arsura, MD, is a member of the following medical societies:
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Valley Fever Or San Joaquin Fever (Coccidiodomycosis) valley fever or san joaquin fever (Coccidiodomycosis). valley fever or san joaquinfever It was first identified in California s san joaquin valley. http://www.csmc.edu/pf_5750.html
Extractions: Valley Fever or San Joaquin Fever (Coccidiodomycosis) Valley fever is an airborne fungal infection. It starts in the lungs, and if not treated, it spreads to the bones and destroys them. Symptoms In many people, valley fever causes mild, flu-like symptoms or none at all. Valley fever, therefore, often goes undiagnosed and goes away without treatment. Symptoms include: In some people, however the infection may become severe and lead to a pneumonia-like illness. The disease may also affect other parts of the body, such as the skin, joints and brain. Valley fever can be fatal in people with weakened immune systems. The severe form of valley fever may develop a few weeks, months or sometimes years after the primary infection, and it may develop even after leaving the area where the fungi live. Symptoms of this form include: The heavy involvement of the lungs may cause difficulty breathing or the skin to turn bluish from lack of oxygen. If it spreads beyond the lungs, it usually involves one or more tissue sites in the bones, joints, skin, organs or brain. Sites away from the lungs often become chronic and recur, sometimes long after antifungal therapy has been completed, seemingly successfully.
Valley Fever Or San Joaquin Fever (Coccidiodomycosis) valley fever or san joaquin fever (Coccidiodomycosis). valley fever is an airbornefungal It was first identified in California s san joaquin valley. http://www.csmc.edu/5750.html
Extractions: Valley Fever or San Joaquin Fever (Coccidiodomycosis) Valley fever is an airborne fungal infection. It starts in the lungs, and if not treated, it spreads to the bones and destroys them. Symptoms In many people, valley fever causes mild, flu-like symptoms or none at all. Valley fever, therefore, often goes undiagnosed and goes away without treatment. Symptoms include: In some people, however the infection may become severe and lead to a pneumonia-like illness. The disease may also affect other parts of the body, such as the skin, joints and brain. Valley fever can be fatal in people with weakened immune systems. The severe form of valley fever may develop a few weeks, months or sometimes years after the primary infection, and it may develop even after leaving the area where the fungi live. Symptoms of this form include: The heavy involvement of the lungs may cause difficulty breathing or the skin to turn bluish from lack of oxygen. If it spreads beyond the lungs, it usually involves one or more tissue sites in the bones, joints, skin, organs or brain. Sites away from the lungs often become chronic and recur, sometimes long after antifungal therapy has been completed, seemingly successfully.
Valley Fever Vaccine Project Of The Americas valley fever is a sickness of degree. About 60 percent of the people who in the san joaquin valley before coming down with valley fever at age 65. http://www.valleyfever.com/whatis.htm
Extractions: Medical Director, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital T he technical name for Valley Fever is Coccidioidomycosis, or "Cocci" for short. It is caused by Coddidioides immitis , a fungus somewhat like yeast or mildew which lives in the soil. The tiny seeds, or spores, become wind-borne and are inhaled into the lungs, where the infection starts. Valley Fever is not contagious from person to person. It appears that after one exposure, the body develops immunity. Valley Fever is a sickness of degree. About 60 percent of the people who breathe the spores do not get sick at all. For some, it may feel like a cold or flu. For those sick enough to go to the doctor, it can be serious, with pneumonia-like symtoms, requiring medication and bed rest.
Valley Fever-- Complete Article It is present in highest numbers in the san joaquin valley in California, southernArizona, with erythema nodosum (san joaquin or valley fever). http://www.balaams-ass.com/journal/theworld/valfever.htm
Extractions: Valley Fever Sneaky fungus that can make you very sick. Synopses Theo N. Kirkland, M.D., and Joshua Fierer, M.D. Departments of Pathology and Medicine, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Diego, California, USA - Coccidioides immitis, the primary pathogenic fungus that causes coccidioidomycosis, is most commonly found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and Central and South America. During the early 1990s, the incidence of coccidioidomycosis in California increased dramatically. Even though most infections are subclinical or self-limited, the outbreak is estimated to have cost more than $66 million in direct medical expenses and time lost from work in Kern County, California, alone. In addition to the financial loss, this pathogen causes serious and life-threatening disseminated infections, especially among the immunosuppressed, including AIDS patients. This article discusses factors that may be responsible for the increased incidence of coccidioidomycosis (e.g., climatic and demographic changes and the clinical problems of coccidioidomycosis in the immunocompromised) and new approaches to therapy and prevention. C. immitis is primarily found in desert soil. It is present in highest numbers in the San Joaquin Valley in California, southern Arizona, southern New Mexico, west Texas, and the desert areas of northern Mexico (Figure 2) [Figures not available in ASCII]. The organism is also found in scattered foci in coastal southern California, southern Nevada, and Utah (7) and is endemic in a few areas in Central and South America, especially in Venezuela (7). C. immitis is distributed unevenly in the soil and seems to be concentrated around animal burrows and ancient Indian burial sites (8,9); it is usually found 4 to 12 inches below the surface of the soil (7).
Re: San Joaquin Valley In Reply to san joaquin valley posted by Bill on October 18, 1998 at 123657 and Lake Ming across from soccor field warning danger of valley fever. http://www.gtlsys.com/FossilForum/Archive/messages/1089.html
Extractions: Fossil Collector Archive Message Archive Index HAVE FOSSILS FOR TRADING?: Online Fossil Trade Show opened on March 8, 2004. Trade fossils with fellow collectors! Re: San Joaquin Valley Posted by W.D. Morton on November 10, 1998 at 19:52:27: In Reply to: San Joaquin Valley posted by Bill on October 18, 1998 at 12:36:57: : Any fossil sites in San Joaquin Valley? 2.Near Valley A. new cuyama shells expecially rare type of sand dollar B. Coalinga , shells of all types C. Mojave area, Castle Butte good palm root - harder to get nowdays D. Claymine road near Boron - highly agatized wood, rough digging in hard ash. E. Edison, some really neat palm root in hills behind town. probably could come up with more. This should be enough for a few years work. Will
Valley Fever valley fever is prevalent in portions of Sacramento valley, san joaquin valley,desert regions, southern portions of California, and much of the http://www.purelypets.com/articles/valleyfever.htm
Extractions: The medical name for Valley Fever is coccidioidomycosis - often called "cocci" (pronounced KOK-SEE) for short. The name of the fungus, which causes Valley Fever or "cocci", is Coccidioides immitis, which grows in soils around areas of low rainfall, high summer temperatures, and moderate winter temperatures. Valley Fever is prevalent in portions of Sacramento Valley, San Joaquin Valley, desert regions, southern portions of California, and much of the southwestern United States. Coccidioides immitis (fungal spores) become airborne when the soil is disturbed by winds, construction, farming and other activities. The infection occurs when a spore is inhaled. The infecting spores grow in the lung tissue and become microscopic cysts called "spherules" (little spheres). Each spherule is filled with even smaller endospores. As the infection in the lung increases, the spherules burst, allowing the endospores to be discharged into the lung tissue. Each of the numerous endospores may itself grow into a spherule causing the disease to progress. Both people and pets are susceptible to this disease, but it is not a "contagious" disease, meaning it is not passed from person-to-person, or pet-to-pet, you must breath in the spore to get it. In some cases, it can become very serious and even life threatening. Fortunately in most cases, the body will build an immunity to it.
MDAdvice.com - Health Library - Symptoms, Illness & Surgery valley fever is not contagious from person to person. The disease is mostcommon in California s san joaquin valley, scattered regions in southern and http://www.mdadvice.com/library/symp/illness555.html
Extractions: MDAdvice.com Home Health Library Illnesses/Conditions DEFINITION A pulmonary infection caused by a fungus whose spores are found in soil. Valley fever is not contagious from person to person. BODY PARTS INVOLVED Lungs; may spread to skin, bones, membranes of brain. SEX OR AGE MOST AFFECTED Both sexes; all ages. CAUSES Infection by the fungus, Coccidioides immitis, which thrives in soil, especially soil that lines rodent burrows. Susceptible persons become infected when they breathe the dust from such soil and the fungi lodge in the lungs. Incubation is 1 to 4 weeks after exposure. RISK INCREASES WITH Geographic location. The disease is most common in California's San Joaquin Valley, scattered regions in southern and central Arizona and southwest Texas.
Amy Langfield's New York Notebook It says in part Kern County, in the san joaquin valley, California, The CDCalso has a costanalysis study for a valley fever vaccine. http://www.amylangfield.com/2002_01_06_archive.html
Extractions: One week ahead of the deadline for airlines to begin checks of all bags, USA Today has a very fine story about the requirements, the loopholes and the expected delays. It notes that there is no penalty, per se, if the airlines don't comply by next week. Except that the FAA can shut down whole terminals if they see violations - an action we've seen them do where there have been other security breaches, including at St. Louis Boston and New York's JFK . The story says most airlines don't want to talk about compliance, but it's unlikely they'll all meet the deadline. However, it does quote one of the Congressman who authored the new rules as saying his intention was to just get them to do as much as possible in as short a time as possible. The Boston Globe has a story about Liberty Mutual, which has the entire safety contract for clean up of the WTC site. They have about three dozen guys roaming the 16-acre site looking for safety violations and trying to save lives. Liberty may profit handsomely from the contract - but they won't know for decades since they're also liable for any post-WTC respiratory illnesses that may show up years from now.
Cal Grant Deadline Is Near The valley fever Vaccine Project of the Americas, a Rotary Club for thisdisease that has affected so many people in the southern san joaquin valley. http://www.csub.edu/CSUBNews/2002sumqtr/081502valleyfeverdonation.html
Extractions: CONTACT: Mike Stepanovich, 661/664-2456, mstepanovich@csub.edu The Valley Fever Vaccine Project of the Americas, a Rotary Club International District 5240 project, has donated $45,000 to the California State University, Bakersfield Foundation to help continue the search for a Valley Fever vaccine. The money will be used for genomic database support at the San Diego Veterans Administration Medical Center. The genomic research - analyzing sequence information for identifying genes encoding new antigens - is being conducted by one of the project's investigators, Dr. Theo Kirkland of the San Diego VA Medical Center. "We are very grateful to the members of the Valley Fever Vaccine Project of the Americas for your continued support of the activities of our investigators," said Richard Hector, director of the Valley Fever Vaccine Project, administered by CSUB. "The funds provided by your group are of great importance to insure that we accomplish the overall goals of the project." "I can't thank the Rotary Club enough for their continued support of this important project," CSUB President Tomas A. Arciniega said. "Their continued support has helped enable the project to make the great strides it has in finding a vaccine for this disease that has affected so many people in the southern San Joaquin Valley."
Cal Grant Deadline Is Near The valley fever Research Project coordinated by California State University, and its association with the san joaquin valley, particularly Kern County, http://www.csub.edu/CSUBNews/2002fallqtr/110602valleyfever.html
Extractions: CONTACT: Mike Stepanovich, 661/664-2456, mstepanovich@csub.edu The Valley Fever Research Project coordinated by California State University, Bakersfield has crossed a new threshold, project director Richard Hector said Wednesday. The project has contracted with the Colorado Bioprocessing Center at Colorado State University to clone particular antigens identified by project researchers to produce the antigens in larger quantities for further testing and research. "This marks a major change," Hector told the Council of 100 at its Wednesday meeting at CSUB. The Council of 100 is a group of area business and community leaders who meet quarterly with CSUB officials to learn of the resources the university can provide. "This marks a change from a research process to a developmental process." The contract with Colorado State University will help "determine the optimal conditions under which the producing host should be grown and the resultant protein antigen purified,î Hector said. ìThe process will provide a recipe for manufacturing. This is a pilot manufacturing process with the goal of developing a method that can be transferred and scaled for a commercial process." The valley fever project has come a long way since it began in 1997, to the point where Hector is optimistic that it will eventually produce a vaccine. "Will there be a vaccine?" he asked rhetorically? "Yes, but it will require time, effort, funds - and to a certain extent luck. What's the time frame? Our short-term goal is to have a phase-one vaccine - one for preliminary trials - by 2004. But I don't want to mislead anyone about a vaccineís availability any time soon, because this is a long path.î
E.R : Valley Fever order to have had valley fever he must have grown up in the san joaquin valley I know for a fact that he actually was from the san joaquin valley http://www.eeggs.com/items/23722.html
Extractions: Find Them Now! E.R - Valley Fever Dr. Kovac and Abby were mugged while walking down a Chicago street, and Dr. Kovac kills the attacker in the process. The following week, Dr. Kovac was present during the autopsy of his attacker. The Dr. performing the autopsy mentions that the dead attacker had suffered from "Valley Fever" when he was younger. She also mentions that in order to have had "Valley Fever" he must have grown up in the San Joaquin Valley in California. Dr. Kovac expresses regret at having killed a "farm boy" and then the camera pans to the body on the table. I am sure that I saw the actor on the table smirk at this point. The actor that played the attacker is named Derek Mears. I know for a fact that he actually was from the San Joaquin Valley (Bakersfield) because he was one of my best friends while growing up there. Special Requirements: A television Avg. Rating:
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