June 2009 Update: Sharon added David's commentary on a recent CDC Valley Fever report to her Sharon's Desk page. There will be more to come from Sharon but in the meantime check out her update at Sharon's Desk.

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If you breathe, you can get Valley Fever! 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, risk factors, drugs and treatment, and more. Find the answers to all your questions about Valley Fever. This first edition includes a special BONUS glossary. Read editorial reviews here

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Our Mission Statement

Valley Fever Survivor^TM was created to educate people everywhere about the potentially debilitating consequences of a Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis) infection. For all those who have died or suffered the horrors of this disease, we have become a voice for action so that others will not have to suffer the same fate.

We are working for political action and also to help raise funds for research. Research projects are in the works and hopefully they will succeed so there will be a vaccine and cure for Valley Fever.

Please visit all the pages on this site and take part in our research questionnaire and surveys. More information and news will be coming in the future.

As a visitor to Arizona in 2001 I knew nothing about the possibilities of contracting the state's secret "local disease." A week after I returned home I became ill and it was only a matter of time before I heard the words “Valley Fever.” I had a titer of 1:64 and the illness almost took my life. I hope you will read my Valley Fever story.

Our goal is to end this disease’s obscurity. If people think Valley Fever is nothing to be worried about or have never heard of it, they are not likely to do anything to protect themselves.

Please fill out the questionnaire and appropriate surveys, and write to tell us your story. We feel for all the animals suffering as well as the people. Valley Fever’s toll on the canine population has become an epidemic. The 1980 estimate of ten million human infections (from Dr. Stevens' textbook Coccidioidomycosis) shows this disease has already been an epidemic in humans for decades. Stories about cocci infections in yourself or your family members, or even your dog, cat, horse, etc. are welcomed in the comments section of the questionnaire or the animal survey.

We would like to include different cases of Valley Fever in our upcoming books. If you would like to be considered for inclusion please participate with our web site's questionnaires, surveys, polls, and message boards. You can also email us at voiceforaction@valleyfeversurvivor.com.

Thank you,

Sharon Filip
Founder of valleyfeversurvivor.com