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Valley fever is a fungal infection caused by coccidioides (kok-sid-e-OY-deze) organisms. It can cause fever, chest pain and coughing, among other signs and symptoms. Two species of coccidioides fungi cause valley fever.These fungi are commonly found in soil in specific regions.he fungi can then be breathed into the lungs and cause valley fever, also known as acute coccidioidomycosis (kok-sid-e-oy-doh-my-KOH-sis). Mild cases of valley fever usually resolve on their own. In more severe cases, doctors prescribe antifungal medications that can treat the underlying infection. 1  Symptoms.
You can get valley fever if you breathe in the fungus (Coccidioides immitis) that causes the disease. The fungus grows in the soil. It gets into the air when the ground is broken and the dirt and dust spread into the air.People with jobs that require digging in the soil have the greatest chance of getting valley fever.ou can get valley fever if you breathe in the fungus (Coccidioides immitis) that causes the disease. The fungus grows in the soil. It gets into the air when the ground is broken and the dirt and dust spread into the air.