By Ethan Covey
Nearly half of patients with coccidioidomycosis (Valley fever) experience delays of at least one month before being diagnosed.
A recent study highlights the importance of increased attention and appropriate testing for those living in, and traveling to, areas where the fungal infection is endemic (Emerg Infect Dis 2019;25[9]:1742-1744).
“Current clinical practice where Valley fever is highly endemic is far from perfect,” said John N. Galgiani, MD, a professor of medicine