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Originally Posted by a1m1700  Valley fever is a fungus type thing that is airborn and settles in your lungs. I had it when I first moved there and it was not a good thing.
My husband actually has a beautiful garden here believe it or not. He grows gorgeous roses and all kinds of plants. We have lived in parts of the Valley where we couldn't grow a darn thing. I think the ground was poisoned from something. |
Yes it is but it is found in very dry climates and the wind spreads it around as does dust.
Valley fever is caused by Coccidioides immitis, a fungus. The fungus produces spores that can be inhaled when they get into the air. Spores are hardy forms of the fungus that can live for a long time in harsh environmental conditions such as heat, cold, and drought.
My friend said she can't stay outside for too long as she used to here so she can't do all the gardening she used to do.