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Valley Fever


Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the infection?

Many times valley fever causes no symptoms at all. If symptoms do develop, they usually appear 1 to 3 weeks after infection, and may include:

  • fever
  • backache and headache
  • red, spotty rash appearing 1 to 2 days after the fever begins
  • swelling of the extremities, especially the knees and ankles
  • chest pain
  • chills
  • nasal congestion
  • cough, which may bring up sputum and even blood

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