Valley fever cases surge in Arizona amid climate change

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Arizona reported a record over 20,000 cases of valley fever in 2023, the highest ever recorded. Experts attribute the rise to shifting climate conditions that favor the spread of the soil-borne fungus Coccidioides. The infection, while often mild, poses serious risks for certain groups and highlights broader environmental health concerns.