valley fever
Definition
Noun: 1. A fungal infection primarily affecting the lungs and sometimes the skin: Valley fever is a disease caused by inhaling spores of the fungus Coccidioides. It is characterized by respiratory symptoms and can cause skin lesions.
Usage
- Valley fever is a regional name for the medical condition coccidioidomycosis.
- It is commonly used in areas where the disease is endemic, such as the southwestern United States.
- The term is used in both medical and general contexts to describe the infection.
Examples
- Noun:
- After the dust storm, several cases of valley fever were reported in the county.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient's persistent cough and fatigue as valley fever.
- Farmers in the region are aware of the risk of contracting valley fever.
Advanced Usage
- "Disseminated valley fever": A severe form of the infection where the fungus spreads from the lungs to other parts of the body, such as the skin, bones, or brain.
- The patient's condition worsened into disseminated valley fever, requiring aggressive treatment.
Variants and Related Words
- Coccidioidomycosis (n): The formal medical term for valley fever.
- The lab report confirmed a diagnosis of coccidioidomycosis.
- San Joaquin Valley fever (n): Another historical name for the same disease, named after a region in California where it is common.
Synonyms
- Cocci (n, informal): A common abbreviation used in endemic areas.
- He's been sick with cocci for a few weeks now.
Noun
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an infection of the lungs and skin characterized by excessive sputum and nodules
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