Valley Fever Survivor presents Valley Fever Voices, our video series for survivors to share their stories of struggles, losses, and triumphs when dealing with this disease. The long-form interview format allows them to provide a more complete picture of what they experienced. If you or a family member have VF, it is comforting to know what others have been through and that victories are possible. You are not alone.
Although anyone can have a severe case of Valley Fever, risk factors like organ transplantation can make the likelihood of a severe case even worse. Maribel Butts already faced the problems of dealing with kidney transplantation, but when she also caught Valley Fever in 2010 it brought many new health challenges, including the loss of her transplanted kidney. But her story and attitude in the face of adversity will give viewers inspiration and strength.
Do you need more information and support?
See Valley Fever Survivor website to find more information about Valley Fever symptoms, disseminated coccidioidomycosis, valley fever in dogs, and why this agent of bioterrorism had been on the CDC’s select agent list for over a decade. Join a support group, see what you can do to improve your health, contact others with Valley Fever and more. All of this is centrally located at https://www.valleyfeversurvivor.com
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Valley Fever Epidemic is the first and only complete and up-to-date book ever written on the airborne disease caused by the Southwest’s naturally occurring biohazard. This book offers everything you need to know before or after going to these endemic areas and what to do if you contract this incurable, debilitating and deadly disease. Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis) affects everyone from the unborn child to the great grandparent and even your pets. Regardless of how healthy anyone is prior to their Valley Fever infection, anyone who breathes is at risk. See our video about Valley Fever Epidemic here.