MercedSun-Star.com :: Merced News, Homes, Jobs, Cars And More to improve national security against footand-mouth disease, avian influenza, Riftvalley fever, and brucellosis. Cherry harvest starts in san joaquin valley. http://www.mercedsun-star.com/business/ag/story/8502432p-9346951c.html
Extractions: Last Updated: April 29, 2004, 08:40:23 AM PDT State's dairy revenues recovering partially After falling sharply the previous year, revenues on California dairy farms made a partial comeback in 2003. A government report released Wednesday says the on-farm value of California milk production increased 5 percent, to slightly more than $4 billion. The average prices that farmers earned for milk recovered slightly last year, after a prolonged slump. On-farm milk prices have risen more rapidly so far this year. New effort will combat animal diseases Two California universities will participate in a new endeavor to protect the United States from foreign animal diseases. The University of California, Davis, and the University of Southern California are among five institutions involved in the effort. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said scientists at the universities will work to improve national security against foot-and-mouth disease, avian influenza, Rift Valley fever, and brucellosis. Cherry harvest starts in San Joaquin Valley Cherry harvest has started in the San Joaquin Valley. Growers in Kern County started first, but the weather has helped cherries mature early in San Joaquin County. Roadside vendors are selling fruit now, and consumers can expect to see cherries in most retail stores in the next two weeks.
COCCIDIOIDOMYCOSIS the disease caused by this pathogenic fungus, is also known as valley fever becausethe organism is prevalent in the san joaquin valley of Central California. http://www.tigr.org/tdb/tgi/cigi/cimmitis_doc.html
Extractions: COCCIDIOIDOMYCOSIS Coccidioides immitis is a primary fungal pathogen which resides in soil of the desert Southwest. Like most medically-important fungi that cause systemic disease, C. immitis demonstrates different morphologies in its saprobic and parasitic phases, but is distinguished from other fungal pathogens by the unique morphogenetic features of its growth in host tissue (Fig. 1) Coccidioidomycosis, the disease caused by this pathogenic fungus, is also known as Valley Fever because the organism is prevalent in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California. C. immitis infections are contracted almost exclusively by the respiratory route. The clinical spectrum of disease is broad, ranging from an asymptomatic infection to a rapidly fatal mycosis. The most common clinical presentation is self-limited pneumonia, but in some cases the fungus can cause chronic cavitary pulmonary disease or disseminate beyond the lungs to the skin, bones, meninges and other body organs. Coccidioidomycosis can also present as erythema nodosum or as a reactive arthritic condition which is commonly referred to as desert rheumatism. It has been estimated, primarily on the basis of skin tests, that there are between 25,000 and 100,000 new cases of human C. immitis
Amy Langfield's New York Notebook the Central valley, (which is how locals refer to the san joaquin valley.) Peopleusually fourth grade and there was a huge spike in valley fever cases that http://www.amylangfield.com/2002_01_06_archive.html
Extractions: One week ahead of the deadline for airlines to begin checks of all bags, USA Today has a very fine story about the requirements, the loopholes and the expected delays. It notes that there is no penalty, per se, if the airlines don't comply by next week. Except that the FAA can shut down whole terminals if they see violations - an action we've seen them do where there have been other security breaches, including at St. Louis Boston and New York's JFK . The story says most airlines don't want to talk about compliance, but it's unlikely they'll all meet the deadline. However, it does quote one of the Congressman who authored the new rules as saying his intention was to just get them to do as much as possible in as short a time as possible. The Boston Globe has a story about Liberty Mutual, which has the entire safety contract for clean up of the WTC site. They have about three dozen guys roaming the 16-acre site looking for safety violations and trying to save lives. Liberty may profit handsomely from the contract - but they won't know for decades since they're also liable for any post-WTC respiratory illnesses that may show up years from now.
ClovisIndependent.com One such book, valley fever, Where Murder is Contagious, includes acollection of stories all taking place in the san joaquin valley. http://www.clovisindependent.com/news/story/8538606p-9387026c.html
Extractions: Clovis resident JoAnne Lucas with her book, "Valley Fever, Where Murder is Contagious," at a recent Sisters in Crime writing meeting. They meet once a month to discuss favorite authors and to hear guest lecturers such as forensic experts or local detectives. But on this first day of May they sat at tables decorated with squirt guns, "poison" bubbles, tiny twine nooses, miniature crime scene cutouts and other whimsical decorum representing their passion for mystery. The group is the San Joaquin chapter of the national Sisters in Crime organization. It was established in Fresno in 1994, about two years after Lucas made her public debut as an author of the mystery genre.
NewStandard: 12/1/99 The san joaquin valley gave the illness the name of valley fever. It hasclimatic conditions perfect for growth of this soilinhabiting fungus. http://www.s-t.com/daily/12-99/12-01-99/zzzaddon.htm
Extractions: Valley fever has the daunting name coccidioidomycosis (kok-SID-ee-OI-doe-my-COE-suss). It's a fungal infection. The fungus thrives in the semiarid regions of the Southwestern United States and in parts of Mexico. The San Joaquin valley gave the illness the name of valley fever. It has climatic conditions perfect for growth of this soil-inhabiting fungus.
Coccidioidomycosis -- California, 1991-1993 Smith CE. Epidemiology of acute coccidioidomycosis with erythema nodosum( san joaquin or valley fever ). Am J Public Health 1940;3060011. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00031453.htm
Extractions: Coccidioidomycosis is an infection caused by the fungus Coccidioides immitis, which resides in the soil in some areas of Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah. Infection can occur when airborne, infective arthroconidia are inhaled. Symptomatic coccidioidomycosis, which occurs in approximately 40% of all infections, has a wide clinical spectrum, including mild influenza-like illness, severe pneumonia, and disseminated disease. Beginning in 1991, the number of cases of coccidioidomycosis reported annually to the California Department of Health Services (CDHS) increased dramatically (1) ( ). This report summarizes the occurrence of coccidioidomycosis in California during 1991-1993. In 1991, 1200 cases of coccidioidomycosis were reported to CDHS, compared with an annual average of 428 reported cases during 1981-1990. The number of reported cases continued to increase during 1992 (4516 cases) but declined during 1993 (4137 cases). During 1991-1993, most (70%) cases in California were reported from Kern County in the San Joaquin Valley, where the incidence of coccidioidomycosis is high; in contrast, during 1981-1990, Kern County accounted for 52% of all cases. Coccidioidomycosis surveillance data are reported to CDHS by the counties as weekly case counts only. Reported by: BA Jinadu, MD, G Welch, R Talbot, PhD, Kern County Health Dept; J Caldwell, PharmD, R Johnson, MD, D Blume, PhD, H Einstein, MD, T Larwood, MD, M Hargrave, Bakersfield; RJ Jackson, MD, SB Werner, MD, P Duffey, PhD, GW Rutherford, III, MD, State Epidemiologist, California Dept of Health Svcs; T Kirkland, MD, San Diego; D Pappagianis, MD, Davis; F Swatek, PhD, Long Beach, California. DM Dixon, PhD, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, National Institutes of Health. Div of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases, National Center for Infectious Diseases, CDC.
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Articles On The Topic Air Quality, Air Pollution From High Country In Phoenix, Ariz., cases of valley fever are rising as rapid development stirs Californiascientists say air pollution from the san joaquin valley is killing http://www.hcn.org/archivesbysubject.jsp?category=Air Quality&subject=Air Pollut
Dispersion Pathogens Bubonic plague. Cholera. Cobra venom. Coccidioidomycosis (san joaquin valley ordesert fever). Cryptococcosis. Dengue fever. Diphtheria. Salmonella enteritidis. http://www.eiu.org/experiments/dispersion/pathogens.html
Extractions: (anthrax) Below is a list and images of a few of the biological pathogens associated with Dispersion research, development, and distribution. Several of the pathogens are new strains whose existence has only been declassified in the last few years. Prior to the development of Dispersion, individual access to many of these pathogens required time-consuming ordering through government and/or research labs . Individuals needlessly waited for up to a month before obtaining their pathogens. Now, for the first time, Dispersion is able to offer almost instant access to a plentiful selection of pathogens. Aflatoxin
Extractions: A strange, almost-incurable cough is plaguing people everywhere. In Los Angeles, California, and probably many other cities of the world, it has been of epidemic proportions for at least the past three consecutive winters (2000 to 2003), with hospitals, workplaces, schools and public places full of otherwise-healthy, coughing people. Traction Pads tm It seems like everyone has it! Babies have it, old folks have it, working people have it, kids have it, homeless people have it. People who meet the public every day have it more than others, but The Cough does not stick to any special groups. People who have it are "otherwise healthy" ~~ but they know The Cough is not normal.
Extractions: (advertisement) Synonyms, Key Words, and Related Terms: valley fever, desert fever, San Joaquin Valley fever, California fever, Coccidioides immitis infection, desert rheumatism, cocci Background: Desert fever is a frequently used term describing the clinical presentation of an infection with the fungus Coccidioides immitis. C immitis is a dimorphic fungus that is endemic to certain arid regions in the southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America. The disease has numerous names related to the location in which it is acquired (eg, valley fever, San Joaquin fever, desert fever, California fever) or clinical manifestations with which it presents (eg, desert rheumatism, coccidioidal granuloma). Most simply and commonly, the symptomatic infection is referred to as cocci. Coccidioidomycosis was first recognized as a distinct disease entity in 1892. In 1900, coccidioidomycosis was identified as a fungal infection. The first documented case of coccidioidomycosis was diagnosed in an Argentinean soldier who had predominantly cutaneous manifestations. The fact coccidioidomycosis is not a rare, uniformly fatal infection was not appreciated until a medical student accidentally inhaled C immitis.
HighBeam Research: ELibrary Search: Results state 1879 after yellow fever epidemics; rechartered products of san JoaquinValley. Transportation 1 airport Educational facilities 6 univ. http://www.highbeam.com/library/search.asp?FN=AO&refid=ency_refd&search_almanacs
The IEQ Review: Under The Scope by a pathogenic fungus called Coccidioides immitis , is also known as valley Feverbecause the organism is prevalent in the san joaquin valley of Central http://www.imakenews.com/pureaircontrols/e_article000184734.cfm
Extractions: by Dr. Rajiv Sahay, EDL Manager Pure Air Control Services and the Environmental Diagnostics Laboratory are pleased to introduce "Under the Scope", a new section of the IEQ REVIEW. There are over 100,000 species of fungi. Many fungi are good and useful (edible mushrooms would be an example of these) while some cause problems (some fungi can injure plants and humans). Every week the IEQ Review will describe a specific microorganism, its morphological origin and potential health effects. If you would like to know about a specific organism and/or would like it published in The IEQ Review please email Dr. Rajiv Sahay with the Environmental Diagnostics Laboratory (EDL) at Pure Air Control Services laboratory@pureaircontrols.com
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Valley Fever-- Complete Article 17. Smith CE. Epidemiology of acute coccidioidomycosis with erythema nodosum (SanJoaquin or valley fever). Am J Public Health 1940;3060011. 18. http://www.balaams-ass.com/journal/theworld/valfever.htm
Extractions: Valley Fever Sneaky fungus that can make you very sick. Synopses Theo N. Kirkland, M.D., and Joshua Fierer, M.D. Departments of Pathology and Medicine, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Diego, California, USA - Coccidioides immitis, the primary pathogenic fungus that causes coccidioidomycosis, is most commonly found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and Central and South America. During the early 1990s, the incidence of coccidioidomycosis in California increased dramatically. Even though most infections are subclinical or self-limited, the outbreak is estimated to have cost more than $66 million in direct medical expenses and time lost from work in Kern County, California, alone. In addition to the financial loss, this pathogen causes serious and life-threatening disseminated infections, especially among the immunosuppressed, including AIDS patients. This article discusses factors that may be responsible for the increased incidence of coccidioidomycosis (e.g., climatic and demographic changes and the clinical problems of coccidioidomycosis in the immunocompromised) and new approaches to therapy and prevention. C. immitis is primarily found in desert soil. It is present in highest numbers in the San Joaquin Valley in California, southern Arizona, southern New Mexico, west Texas, and the desert areas of northern Mexico (Figure 2) [Figures not available in ASCII]. The organism is also found in scattered foci in coastal southern California, southern Nevada, and Utah (7) and is endemic in a few areas in Central and South America, especially in Venezuela (7). C. immitis is distributed unevenly in the soil and seems to be concentrated around animal burrows and ancient Indian burial sites (8,9); it is usually found 4 to 12 inches below the surface of the soil (7).
UCCE Tulare County - Grape Notes Spring fever Symptoms; Production of Autumn Royal Table Grapes. MarchApril 2002 SanJoaquin valley Table Grape Seminar. December 2001 (Adobe PDF) Influence of In http://cetulare.ucdavis.edu/pub/grapelst.htm
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