Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever)

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Valley Fever in Arizona

The reported number of cases of Valley Fever in Arizona has been increasing since it became laboratory-reportable in 1997. In 2008 there were 4768 cases reported; only 958 cases were reported in 1997.

The highest rates of infection in Arizona occur in Maricopa, Pima and Pinal counties, and the peak seasons occur from June through August and from October through November.

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News & Publications

• The long awaited FREE Valley Fever CME Online Course is now available for Physicians and Primary Care Professionals.
• The article Enhanced Surveillance of Coccidioidomycosis, Arizona, USA, 2007–2008 is now available, appearing in the November 2010 edition of Emerging Infectious Diseases.
• For information about upcoming Valley Fever events, visit the Valley Fever Center for Excellence website.
• View the Valley Fever Videos