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San Joaquin Valley Fever - Valley Fever
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the infection diagnosed?
A healthcare provider may suspect this infection if the person lives in or has recently traveled through an infected area. A history and physical exam may reveal some of the symptoms common to valley fever. A chest x-ray, blood tests, including a complete blood count or CBC, and a spinal tap may also be done. A blood culture will reveal the presence of the infection.