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Areas that have Valley Fever fungus expanded to include Yakima Co.
By Rita R. Robison on February 10, 2016 at 12:53 PM
Recent soil and dust samples from several sites in South-Central Washington have tested positive for the fungus that causes Valley Fever and for the first time positive samples were found in Yakima County.
cocci-definitionThe Washington State Department of Health, Yakima Health District, and Benton-Franklin Health District have been looking for where the fungus is present and what soil types will support its growth in Washington state.
Since 2010, nine human cases of Valley Fever have been reported from the following counties: Yakima, 4; Benton, 3; Franklin, 1; and Walla Walla, 1...
Areas that have Valley Fever fungus expanded to include Yakima Co.
By Rita R. Robison on February 10, 2016 at 12:53 PM
Recent soil and dust samples from several sites in South-Central Washington have tested positive for the fungus that causes Valley Fever and for the first time positive samples were found in Yakima County.
cocci-definitionThe Washington State Department of Health, Yakima Health District, and Benton-Franklin Health District have been looking for where the fungus is present and what soil types will support its growth in Washington state.
Since 2010, nine human cases of Valley Fever have been reported from the following counties: Yakima, 4; Benton, 3; Franklin, 1; and Walla Walla, 1...