A new superbug threat spreading across the world comes from microscopic fungal spores. Fungus in the genus Coccidioides are ...

It's not quite as bad as The Last of Us. But progress has been achingly slow in developing new antifungal vaccines and drugs.

immitis, C. posadasii). Inhaling these spores can lead to valley fever, also known as coccidioidomycosis. While this fungal infection is nothing akin to the spores seen in the series and video game, ...

Molds and yeast on human bodies and in the air are becoming increasingly resistant to treatment. Experts say the microbes are ...

California had the highest number of Valley fever cases ever reported in 2024, according to the state Department of Public ...

The illness can be avoided by staying away from blowing dirt or desert dusts, wearing masks, and spreading awareness. Right now, there are no treatments specifically for Coccidioidomycosis. Some ...

New research from UC Berkeley and UC Davis suggests that knowing when and where dogs get sick can help us know when humans ...

They can give rise to coccidioidomycosis, which is also known as valley fever. These microscopic organisms are found in desert soil in the southwestern US, Mexico and parts of Central and South ...

An increased risk of both invasive and superficial fungal infections was observed among patients who received TNF-α inhibitors for various conditions.

Stuck in the grip of an exceptional drought, the city of El Paso, Texas, is facing dusty conditions not seen in nearly 90 ...