Published Mar 9, 2021

Ep 68 Coccidioidomycosis: It’s never a spider bite

Explore the mystifying world of Valley Fever through Tori's personal journey, shedding light on this elusive fungal pathogen's lifecycle, historical discovery, and the significant public health challenges it presents in battling underdiagnosis and climate-driven spread.

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Ep 68 Coccidioidomycosis: It’s never a spider bite

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Coccidioid Pneumonia Insights

Coccidioidomycosis Insights

Fungal Infections Unveiled

Immune Responses Explained

Pneumonia Insights

Battling Valley Fever

Coccidioidomycosis Insights

Fungal Life Cycle

Coccidioidomycosis Unveiled

Valley Fever Discovery

Fungus and Ancient Humans

Pneumonia Insights

Disease Connections

Prison Outbreaks Explained

Coccidioidomycosis Explained

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Personal Experiences

Disease Mechanisms

Disease Discovery

Public Health Challenges

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Ep 68 Coccidioidomycosis: It’s never a spider bite

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Personal ExperiencesErin Welsh and Erin Updyke explore the devastating effects of Valley Fever through the personal story of Tori, who contracted the disease during a mission in Arizona. Her journey underscores the severe health impacts and challenges of living with this fungal infection.

Personal Experiences

Disease MechanismsThe lifecycle and immune response to Coccidioidomycosis reveal its complex nature as a fungal pathogen. This topic explores how the fungus adapts between environmental and human hosts, and the varied symptoms it causes.

Disease Mechanisms

Disease Discovery

Public Health ChallengesCoccidioidomycosis, or Valley fever, presents significant diagnostic challenges and poses a threat in specific environments like prisons. The disease's underdiagnosis and the impact of climate change exacerbate its spread, particularly in endemic regions.

Public Health Challenges

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