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Post by ZandraJoi on Oct 16, 2020 11:13:56 GMT -5
healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2020/10/16/valley-fever-potentially-deadly-fungal-disease.aspx Story at-a-glance Valley fever, or coccidioidomycosis, is a potentially deadly fungal disease that occurs in hot, dry climates As increasing numbers of homeless pets are transferred from the southwest U.S. to other regions, cases of this disease are being diagnosed in unexpected locations Dogs acquire Valley fever from inhaling the soil-borne fungus, and susceptible animals can develop the infection from as few as 10 fungal spores; symptoms include fever, coughing and difficulty breathing Treatment depends on the extent of the infection and clinical symptoms, and can involve anti-fungal drug therapy for up to a year In valley fever endemic areas, there’s no foolproof way to prevent infection; however, there are steps dog parents can take to reduce the risk of exposure My notes: I haven't heard of this one. Anybody familiar with it?
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