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flag Valley fever cases in California surge to over 12,600 in 2024, linked to climate change and drought.

flag California could see another record year for Valley fever, a fungal infection caused by inhaling coccidioides spores. flag Cases have surged from 1,500 to 5,500 annually in 2000-2016 to over 12,600 in 2024. flag Climate change and drought cycles are expanding the fungus's range, leading to more cases across the Western U.S. Public health officials advise avoiding dust and wetting soil to reduce spore spread.

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