Valley Fever Epidemic

Valley Fever Epidemic is the first and only comprehensive, complete, and up-to-date book written for the lay person on the subject of coccidioidomycosis, commonly known as Valley Fever. It is easy to read and understand and features detailed in-depth information on the disease¿s symptoms, diagnosis, testing, drugs and treatment, risk factors, and more. This book also includes maps and statistics, frequently asked questions, what you need to know before you see a doctor, how to help boost your immune system, and stories that people with Valley Fever sent to the authors at www.valleyfeversurvivor.com. The chapter on how Valley Fever affects animals contains stories from pet owners as well. In addition, this book has a medical glossary of over 465 words with definitions that translate all the technical medical jargon into plain English. Although this book has been written for the lay person, even medical professionals will find it enlightening. It is backed by hundreds of medical journal citations and has been reviewed by several eminent Valley Fever doctors and other professionals. If you have ever lived in, visited or passed through Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, New Mexico, Utah, Mexico or other risk areas, the detailed information provided in this book is especially important for you to know. If you are a resident or are considering moving to any of the states where this fungus lives and thrives, it is vital that you learn what to do if you contract Valley Fever. The knowledge you gain from Valley Fever Epidemic may save you or a loved one from unnecessary suffering.

"I am overwhelmed and thrilled that someone has FINALLY written a book about Valley Fever...I found the book to be extremely enlightening, easy to read and easy to understand. More importantly, this book has vindicated me and many others afflicted with Coccidioidomycosis...Had this book been available when I was first diagnosed, it would not have taken me over a year, and several doctors, and many tests, to finally find the right doctor." -- Honey De Serre
Editor, The Bugler & The Sentinel
Publications of the Jewish War Veterans (JWV) of the USA

"Thank you for presenting this remarkable compilation of facts and personal stories about Valley Fever. This is a disease that many would just as soon sweep under the rug-you've laid the dust out where all can see!" -- Sandra Larson
Executive Director, Valley Fever Americas Foundation and the Valley Fever Vaccine Project of the Americas: A Rotary District 5240 Project

"The authors have filled a need for a detailed understanding of San Joaquin Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis)...This volume is complete, up to date and accurate in describing this illness..." -- Hans Einstein, MD, FACP
World's Foremost Valley Fever Expert and Treatment Pioneer
Bakersfield, California

"This book is a layman's comprehensive review of the nature and treatment of Valley Fever. It provides the reader with an understanding of the endemic regions of the disease, factors which contribute to the incidence of Valley Fever in humans and pets, and symptoms of the respiratory infection...A particularly appealing section of the book is devoted to personal accounts of individuals who survived infection with the Valley Fever pathogen. Many of these stories will be an inspiration to victims of the disease." -- Garry T. Cole, PhD
Professor of Biology
Margaret Batts Tobin Endowed Chair
Department of Biology, University of Texas at San Antonio
World Leading Valley Fever Vaccine Researcher

"This is a valuable, well researched book and I would highly recommend it for patients, their family members, endemic area residents, and tourists." -- Dr. Craig M. Rundbaken, DO, FCCP, FACOI
Pulmonary/Valley Fever Clinic
Sun City West, Arizona