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Old 01-15-2007, 10:09 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Re: Humidity and summer temps

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Originally Posted by RAINBOWWAVES View Post
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.

Yes and it doesn't help that the air is so bad here. We always have ozone alerts.
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