41. ThinkQuest : Library : Sea Otters, California's Threatened Treasure Coccidiodomycosis also known as san joaquin valley fever had beenin a couple of sea otters. This disease does best in arid soil. http://library.thinkquest.org/J0111704/mainextcopy/naturalcause/naturalcause.htm

Index Life Science Sea Otters, California's Threatened Treasure Southern Sea Otters California's Threatened Treasure. Historical information concerning, native habitat, population counts, range, and the near extinction due to hunting and pollution. Explain the lifecycle of these otter including reproduction, diet, social life, and physical attributes. Our site will highlight three special Southern Sea Otters from the California Monterey Bay Aquarium. Aquarium's role in research and preservation of Sea Otters and their local environment. California Sea Otters are currently on the U.S. Threatened Species list, this web site will examine causes for declining numbers, statistical information, the role of pollution, and disease and other resources. Cover how conservation groups team with public agencies to save sick or injured sea otters. Visit Site 2001 ThinkQuest USA Awards Platinum Want to build a ThinkQuest site? The ThinkQuest site above is one of thousands of educational web sites built by students from around the world. Click here to learn how you can build a ThinkQuest site.

42. Valley Fever [ HIV / AIDS Treatment Information ] derives its name from its discovery in the San Joaquin Valley of California, whereit was also referred to as “san joaquin valley fever”, “desert fever http://www.projinf.org/fs/vfever.html

Search Contact Us Feedback Calendar ... Site Map Valley Fever May 2003 View PDF Table of Contents What are the symptoms? How is Valley Fever diagnosed? Risk factors for complications What are the treatments? ... Frequently Asked Questions Diagram of Life Cycle: Spherule form (top half) multiplies in the lungs; mycelia (bottom half) grow in the soil Valley Fever is primarily a disease of the lungs that is common in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It is caused by the fungus Coccidioides immitis Coccidioides Valley Fever is prevalent in the San Joaquin and Central Valleys of California, and in the hot, desert regions of southern Arizona (especially in the Phoenix and Tucson areas), southern Nevada, southern Utah, southern New Mexico, western Texas (especially around El Paso), and Mexico (in the states of Sonora and Chihuahua). In addition, Coccidioides immitis is found in semi-arid and arid soils in Central and South America. People working in certain occupations, such as construction, agricultural work, work involving disturbance of desert soils, and archaeology, have an increased risk of exposure and disease. The fungal spores of Coccidioides immitis are often found in abundance in the soil around rodent burrows, Indian ruins and burial grounds. In these settings, infections are more likely to be severe because of intensive exposure to a large number of spores. Many infections, however, occur in persons without occupational risks. Exposure to windstorms or recently disrupted soils may increase the chances of infection.

43. ES&H Valley Fever Employees assigned to work at Site 300 may have the possibilityof exposure to the organism that causes san joaquin valley fever. http://www-training.llnl.gov/wbt/hc/HS0095W/ESH6.html

Site 300 Safety Orientation: Valley Fever Employees assigned to work at Site 300 may have the possibility of exposure to the organism that causes San Joaquin Valley Fever. Valley Fever is a respiratory infection that is prevalent or "endemic" in the San Joaquin and Central Valleys of California. It is caused by the fungus Coccidioides Immitis, which lives in the soil. These fungal spores become airborne when the soil is disturbed by winds, construction, farming, and other activities that disrupt the soil. Symptoms/Affects A respiratory infection occurs when fungal spores are inhaled into the lungs. Valley Fever is not a contagious disease. It is not passed from person to person. About 60% of the people who breathe the spores do not get sick at all. For some, they may develop cold or flu-like symptoms. Dark-skinned individuals (African Americans, Asians, Filipinos, and Hispanics), immuno-suppressed persons, pregnant women, and unborn children are at greater risk of developing the more serious, disseminated form of Valley Fever. In these cases, the disease may spread beyond the lungs through the blood stream, and affect the skin, bones and joints, and membranes surrounding the brain (meningitis). Progress document.write(Progress);

44. American Lung Association Of Santa Clara-San Benito Counties Cocci, otherwise known as valley fever, desert fever, and san joaquin valley fever,is a sickness of degree, meaning that most people catching it do not get http://www.lungsrus.org/cocci.htm

Programs Support Us Resources Events ... News Advocacy Kids Corner About Us Contact Us "Improving life, One Breath at a Time"® Resources Brochures Equipment Library ... Lung Diseases 'A-Z' Lung Diseases Cocci (Coccidioidomycosis) Cocci, otherwise known as valley fever, desert fever, and San Joaquin Valley fever, is a sickness of degree, meaning that most people catching it do not get sick at all; they don't even know they have the disease. Of those who do get sick, most have flu-like symptoms. Cocci is a fungus disease caused by a tiny form of plant life somewhat like yeast or mildew. The tiny seeds, called spores, are founf in dust and are inhaled into the lungs. But they can spread to other parts of the body too. In rare cases infection may result when the fungus-filled dust settles in a skin scratch. The disease is not spread from human to human. After one bout with cocci, the body develops immunity to a second infection.

45. IAI -- Delgado Et Al. 71 (6): 3010 Coccidioides posadasii is a fungal respiratory pathogen which is responsible forrecurrent epidemics of san joaquin valley fever (coccidioidomycosis) in desert http://iai.asm.org/cgi/content/full/71/6/3010

Abstract of this Article PDF Version of this Article Similar articles found in: IAI Online PubMed PubMed Citation Search PubMed for articles by: Delgado, N. Cole, G. T. Alert me when: new articles cite this article Download to Citation Manager Books from ASM Press Infection and Immunity, June 2003, p. 3010-3019, Vol. 71, No. 6 American Society for Microbiology Coccidioides posadasii Protects Mice against Coccidioidomycosis Nelson Delgado, Jianmin Xue, Jieh-Juen Yu, Chiung-Yu Hung, and Garry T. Cole Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio 43614 Received 7 January 2003/ Returned for modification 11 February 2003/ Accepted 20 February 2003 ABSTRACT Top Abstract Introduction Materials and Methods Results Discussion References Coccidioides posadasii is a fungal respiratory pathogen which is responsible for recurrent epidemics of San Joaquin Valley fever (coccidioidomycosis) in desert regions of the southwestern United States. Numerous studies have revealed that the cell wall of the parasitic phase of the fungus is a reservoir of immunoreactive macromolecules and a potential source of a vaccine against this mycosis. A 495-bp fragment of a

46. National Health Service Corps was not good, with residents having a high incidence of diabetes, high blood pressure,high cholesterol, asthma, and san joaquin valley fever, a respiratory http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov/about/success_stories/ca.cfm

Success Stories: California NHSC Scholars Build Healthier Community After serving their commitments to the NHSC, Marcia at the Fresno County Clinic in Firebaugh and Oscar at the San Joaquin Health Center in rural Fresno County, the Sablans decided to set up a private practice in Firebaugh. At the time, the majority of patients were migratory farmworkers who did not have health insurance. The population's general health status was not good, with residents having a high incidence of diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, and San Joaquin Valley Fever, a respiratory fungal infection endemic to the entire San Joaquin Valley area. The Sablans' private practice has expanded to offer an increasing variety of community health services, including a mammography unit to address the unmet need of female farmworkers who cannot afford transportation to Fresno for breast cancer screening. Clinic patients can also receive ultrasound services and free immunizations. Today, the couple sees second and third generations of many of their early patients, as a great number of the farmworkers have settled in the area. Diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart and other cardiovascular diseases continue to be the major health problems for the community. Luckily for their patients, Oscar has been able to negotiate with most of the pharmaceutical companies to have them provide free medications for indigent patients with diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. In addition, the clinic takes cash payments and provides steep discounts for many patients.

47. Foods And Places In Dermatological Terms Rocky Mountain (North America) Rocky Mountain spotted fever (riskettsia);San Joaquin (California) san joaquin valley fever (coccidiomycosis); http://dermatology.cdlib.org/93/letters/food/aboud.html

DOJ Contents Foods and places in dermatological terms Khalid Al Aboud MD , Khalid Al Hawasawi MD , V Ramesh MD , Daifullah Al Aboud MD , and Ahmed Al Githami MD Dermatology Online Journal 9(3): 24 1. Dermatology Unit, Department of MedicineKing Faisal Hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia 2. Dermatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Jiad Hospital , Makkah , Saudi Arabia. 3. Dermatology division, Department of medicine, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh , Saudi Arabia . amoa65@hotmail.com To the Editor Historically, many terms in dermatology are Latin-based. However, many are descriptive and compare the clinical appearance of a condition to the appearance a known object. Futhermore, some terms are derived from an area of the world where a disease is common or where it was first described. We have collected those terms in dermatology that are linked to foods (Table I) and to geographical places(Table II). Foods linked to dermatology[ Apple green: birefringence of amyloidosis Apple jelly: lupus vulgaris Blueberry muffin: vascular anomaly Cauliflower ear: trauma or inflammation Cayenne pepper spots: petechial macules in pigmented purpuras Champagne bottle (inverted): appearance of legs in motor and sensory neuropathy type 1 Framboesia (raspberry): yaws Peau d'orange: orange-peel appearance of infiltrative conditions Furfuraceous (branlike): scaling in tinea versicolor Grapes and bananas: microscopy in tinea versicolor Honey-coloured crust: impetigo Hordeolum (barleycorn): stye

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49. Valley Fever Valley. It is sometimes called san joaquin valley fever. The sporesare inhaled and later develop in the tissues of the lung. The http://www.childnetma.org/KB/cocci.html

Infections and Contagious Illness Valley Fever or Coccidiomycosis Table of Contents or Children's Health Page : The information contained in the ChildNet Website should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and the advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances. Valley Fever or Coccidiomycosis is the correct name for a fungal infection found in areas such as the San Joaquin Valley. It is sometimes called San Joaquin Valley Fever. The spores are inhaled and later develop in the tissues of the lung. The infection is self-limited and harmless to most who are infected. Two thirds of those infected do not develop any symptoms of the disease. Others will show effects to the tissues of the lungs. A rare few develop an over-whelming infection and sometimes die. The disease tends to be milder in children. Some children will show infection of their bones or the tissue surrounding the brain. The period of incubation is about 10 to 16 days. The illness might develop slowly or quickly with signs of influenza-like illness with fever, chills and body ache. The can be a persistent cough and painful sore throat. There might be headache, backache or chest pain. There may be a fine red round rash or hives might appear within a day or so. The rash might last a few days only or appear as tender bumps. At the same time you might notice an arthritis or conjunctivitis.

50. Vaccine Project Coccidioidomycosis, or valley fever, is a fungal disease that commonly strikesresidents of California’s san joaquin valley; agricultural workers are http://vfce.arl.arizona.edu/vaccine_project.htm

Arizona Research Laboratories Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System University of Arizona Campaign Arizona ... Arizona Health Sciences Center The California HealthCare Foundation Valley Fever Project Backgound: Coccidioidomycosis, or Valley Fever, is a fungal disease that commonly strikes residents of California’s San Joaquin Valley; agricultural workers are particularly hard hit. The disease is caused by cocci spores that lie dormant in the soil. As these spores become airborne where workers turn the soil, they become lodged in the lungs, where they may cause pneumonia, and in some cases, death. Because the laborers who are exposed to Valley Fever are a highly mobile and underrepresented population, this disease goes largely unacknowledged in the health care community. Early detection and soil treatments have been used to fight this disease, but only a vaccine can completely eradicate the problem. STRATEGY In 1997, the Foundation awarded a grant of up to 6 million to the Center for Biomedical Research at California State University, Bakersfield and the University of California, San Francisco, to support the development of a vaccine to combat Valley Fever. Five investigators from the Medical College of Ohio; University of Texas, San Antonio; University of Arizona, Tucson; University of California, San Diego; and University of California, Davis will collaborate with the funding partners to produce the antigens for a vaccine to be brought to clinical trials. It is anticipated that these trials will begin early in 2000.

51. HealthCentral - Pediatrics Encyclopedia - Coccidioidomycosis; Acute (primary) Pu Calling your health care provider Alternative names san joaquin valleyfever; valley fever Definition A disease caused by breathing http://www.healthcentral.com/peds/top/000094.cfm

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52. THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 13, Ch. 158, Systemic Fungal Diseases Coccidioidomycosis ( valley fever; san joaquin fever) A disease caused by the fungus Coccidioides southwestern USA, including the central valley of California, Arizona, parts of New http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section13/chapter158/158c.htm

Systemic Mycoses) This Publication Is Searchable The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy Section 13. Infectious Diseases Chapter 158. Systemic Fungal Diseases (Systemic Mycoses) Topics [General] Histoplasmosis Coccidioidomycosis Blastomycosis ... Other Fungal Opportunists Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever; San Joaquin Fever) A disease caused by the fungus Coccidioides immitis, usually occurring in a primary form as an acute benign asymptomatic or self-limited respiratory infection, occasionally disseminating to cause focal lesions in skin, subcutaneous tissues, lymph nodes, bones, liver, kidneys, meninges, brain, or other tissues. Coccidioidomycosis is endemic in the southwestern USA, including the central valley of California, Arizona, parts of New Mexico, and Texas west of El Paso. The area extends into northern Mexico, and foci occur in parts of Central America and Argentina. Infections are acquired by inhalation of spore-laden dust. Because of travel and delayed onset of clinical manifestations, symptomatic infections sometimes may become evident outside endemic areas. Once inhaled

53. Valley Fever Or San Joaquin Fever (Coccidiodomycosis) valley fever or san joaquin fever (Coccidiodomycosis). valley feveris an airborne fungal infection. It starts in the lungs, and http://www.cedars-sinai.edu/5750.html

Home Medical Dictionary Contact Us About Us ... Valley Fever Valley Fever or San Joaquin Fever (Coccidiodomycosis) Valley fever is an airborne fungal infection. It starts in the lungs, and if not treated, it spreads to the bones and destroys them. Symptoms In many people, valley fever causes mild, flu-like symptoms or none at all. Valley fever, therefore, often goes undiagnosed and goes away without treatment. Symptoms include: Blood in the sputum Chest pain Chills Cough Fever Sore throat Sputum production In some people, however the infection may become severe and lead to a pneumonia-like illness. The disease may also affect other parts of the body, such as the skin, joints and brain. Valley fever can be fatal in people with weakened immune systems. The severe form of valley fever may develop a few weeks, months or sometimes years after the primary infection, and it may develop even after leaving the area where the fungi live. Symptoms of this form include: Low-grade fever Anorexia Weight loss Weakness The heavy involvement of the lungs may cause difficulty breathing or the skin to turn bluish from lack of oxygen. If it spreads beyond the lungs, it usually involves one or more tissue sites in the bones, joints, skin, organs or brain. Sites away from the lungs often become chronic and recur, sometimes long after antifungal therapy has been completed, seemingly successfully.

54. Valley Fever Or San Joaquin Fever (Coccidiodomycosis) valley fever or san joaquin fever (Coccidiodomycosis) valley fever or san joaquinfever (Coccidiodomycosis). valley fever is an airborne fungal infection. http://www.cedars-sinai.edu/printer.asp?pg_id=5750

55. Discovery Health Valley Fever valley fever is an infection, usually in the lungs, caused by the fungus Coccidioides immitis is commonly found in California's san joaquin valley, southern and central Arizona, and http://health.discovery.com/diseasesandcond/encyclopedia/295.html

56. Re: San Joaquin Valley at 195227 if you haven t been exposed to it however, valley feveris common to the san joaquin valley. valley fever is a soil http://www.gtlsys.com/FossilForum/Archive/messages/1138.html

Fossil Collector Archive Message Archive Index HAVE FOSSILS FOR TRADING?: Online Fossil Trade Show opened on March 8, 2004. Trade fossils with fellow collectors! Re: San Joaquin Valley Posted by Betty Cunningham on November 20, 1998 at 12:54:37: In Reply to: Re: San Joaquin Valley posted by W.D. Morton on November 10, 1998 at 19:52:27: if you haven't been exposed to it however, Valley Fever is common to the San Joaquin valley. Valley Fever is a soil-borne spore that infects the lungs, and sets you up permanently as it's host. It is present year round but becomes most active in the summer and fall (dry windy times of year). I understand there is now a simple skin test that your doctor can do to find out if you would be suseptable to the spore. I suggest you find out more about Valley Fever before you dig in the San Joaquin valley. I ended up with it after digging in San Bonito county. No damn fun. -Betty Cunningham Coccidioidomycosis (valley fever) info Replies:

57. Re: San Joaquin Valley Any fossil sites in san joaquin valley? !. Bakersfield mostly shark between HartPark and Lake Ming across from soccor field warning danger of valley fever. http://www.gtlsys.com/FossilForum/Archive/messages/1089.html

Fossil Collector Archive Message Archive Index HAVE FOSSILS FOR TRADING?: Online Fossil Trade Show opened on March 8, 2004. Trade fossils with fellow collectors! Re: San Joaquin Valley Posted by W.D. Morton on November 10, 1998 at 19:52:27: In Reply to: San Joaquin Valley posted by Bill on October 18, 1998 at 12:36:57: : Any fossil sites in San Joaquin Valley? !. Bakersfield - mostly shark between Hart Park and Lake Ming across from soccor field warning danger of Valley Fever. 2.Near Valley A. new cuyama shells expecially rare type of sand dollar B. Coalinga , shells of all types C. Mojave area, Castle Butte good palm root - harder to get nowdays D. Claymine road near Boron - highly agatized wood, rough digging in hard ash. E. Edison, some really neat palm root in hills behind town. probably could come up with more. This should be enough for a few years work. Will Replies: Re: San Joaquin Valley Betty Cunningham

58. Valley Fever Vaccine Project Of The Americas KEEN. William Keen spent a lifetime in the dirt riding in motocross competitionsin the san joaquin valley before coming down with valley fever at age 65. http://www.valleyfever.com/whatis.htm

V alley Fever has long plagued - and mystified - man. Although it has been studied for the past 100 years, it is a disease that has remained impossible to control and difficult to treat. T he development of a vaccine is considered the only way to prevent this disease that costs so much...not only in terms of dollars, but also in human suffering. T his disease is serious, and can be fatal. It exacts a tremendous toll in personal and community resources. Valley Fever can't be eliminated, like smallpox and polio, but it can be controlled. We believe we have the basic knowledge, tools and people to develop a vaccine. Hans Einstein, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.C.C.P. Professor of Clinical Medicine U.S.C. School of Medicine Medical Director, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital T he technical name for Valley Fever is Coccidioidomycosis, or "Cocci" for short. It is caused by Coddidioides immitis , a fungus somewhat like yeast or mildew which lives in the soil. The tiny seeds, or spores, become wind-borne and are inhaled into the lungs, where the infection starts. Valley Fever is not contagious from person to person. It appears that after one exposure, the body develops immunity. Valley Fever is a sickness of degree. About 60 percent of the people who breathe the spores do not get sick at all. For some, it may feel like a cold or flu. For those sick enough to go to the doctor, it can be serious, with pneumonia-like symtoms, requiring medication and bed rest.

59. Valley Fever Vaccine Project Of The Americas Where is valley fever Found? The known endemic areas include portions of the Sacramentovalley, all of the san joaquin valley, desert regions and southern http://www.valleyfever.com/faq.htm

What is Valley Fever? The technical name for Valley Fever is Coccidioidomycosis , or " Cocci " for short. It is a lung infection that is a sickness of degree. About sixty percent of the people exposed do not get sick at all. For some, it may feel like a cold or the flu. For those sick enough to go see the doctor, it can be serious, with pneumonia-like symptoms, requiring medication and bed rest. In individuals who develop the disseminated form (one or more out of two hundred people infected) the disease can be devastating, even fatal. These are the cases in which the disease spreads beyond the lungs through the blood stream - typically to the skin, bones or membranes surrounding the brain, causing meningitis. What is the Cause? Valley Fever is caused by Coccidioides immitis , a fungus somewhat like yeast or mildew which lives in the soil. The spores become airborne when the uncultivated soil is disturbed and are inhaled into the lungs where the infection starts. The disease is not contagious from person to person and it appears that after one exposure the body will develop immunity. Where is Valley Fever Found?

60. Pauline F. Larwood Project of the Americas valley fever Vaccine Project Advisory Committee LegislativeDirector, California State Division, AAUW Chairman, san joaquin District of http://www.kccd.cc.ca.us/kccd_board/Board Members/larwood.html

Pauline F. Larwood Education B.A., Fresno State University, magna cum laude, 1970 (Major - Social Sciences: History, Minor - English) M.A., History, California State University Bakersfield, 1976 Life Elementary Teaching Credential, 1974 Secondary Teaching Credential, 1974-2005 (Major - Social Sciences: History; Minor - English) Professional Experience 1999 - Present Executive Director, Smart Growth Coalition of Kern County 1998 - Present Trustee, Kern Community College District 1995 - Present Owner, Larwood Associates Consulting 1995 - 1998 Adjunct Professor, Bakersfield College 1983 - 1994 Kern County Board of Supervisors 1970 - 1974, 1981 Teacher Leadership Tasks 2002 - 2003 President, San Joaquin Valley Community Colleges Consortium 2001 - 2002 President, Board of Trustees, Kern Community College District 1996 Co-Chairman, Kern High School District Master Plan for Student Enrollment 1993 Chairman, San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District 1990 - 1994 Member, San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District 1985, 1990 Chairman, Kern County Board of Supervisors

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