The Brief
- Valley fever is on the rise in the Bay Area and across California, state health officials warn.
- The disease is caused by a fungus that grows in the soil and dirt.
- It can affect both people and animals.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – State health officials are warning about a sharp rise in a potentially debilitating disease that’s affecting both humans and dogs.
Known as Valley Fever, or coccidioidomycosis, it’s caused by a fungus that grows in the soil and dirt.
Historically, the illness has shown up more commonly in farming regions like the Central Valley and the Southwestern U.S., but cases are rising in the Bay Area and across California.…