Siri is, of course, a marvel of modern technology. But itâs also one of those things that a lot of us donât use as much as we could or should. So a couple of Macworld editors, particularly Senior Editor Dan Frakes, put together the following list of 16 things we think everybody should know how to do using Siri.
Valley Fever. Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors. Valley fever is an infection, usually in the lungs, caused by the fungus Coccidioides immitis. It is called valley fever because the fungus is commonly found in the soil of the valleys of the southwestern US, Mexico, and parts of Central and South America. What is going on in the body? Valley fever may cause a range of mild symptoms, and a mild lung infection. Or the infection may be severe and progressive, and spread throughout the body, which can be fatal. What are the causes and risks of the infection? Valley fever is caused by a fungus that thrives in the soil.
Although legionnaires' disease primarily affects the lungs, it occasionally can cause infections in wounds and in other parts of the body, including the heart. A mild form of legionnaires' disease â known as Pontiac fever â may produce signs and symptoms including a fever, chills, headache and muscle aches. Pontiac fever doesn't infect your lungs, and symptoms usually clear within two to five days.