5 confirmed Valley fever cases among Lightning in a Bottle music festival attendees in Kern County, CA; 3 hospitalized.
400-character summary: California health officials are investigating cases of Valley fever among attendees of the Lightning in a Bottle music festival in Kern County, with 5 confirmed cases and 3 hospitalizations. Valley fever, caused by the Coccidioides fungus, can cause respiratory symptoms such as cough, difficulty breathing, fever, and fatigue. Health officials are urging festival attendees experiencing respiratory symptoms or fever to seek medical care.
July 30, 2024
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