In one page or less, write a notice for a local community that explains the dangers of “Valley Fever”. Include how it is spread, symptoms as well as what a person should do if they suspect they have contracted this disease. In the notice explain how it can be confused with other diseases (list which).
Objectives:
Understand that some fungi can cause serious infections
Learn the microorganism cause of Valley Fever
Understand how to prevent contracting of Valley FeverExtra objectives: Learn how antifungals work to limit fungal infections
Fungi are some of the most common microorganisms in the world. Please read the following article:
“Potentially deadly valley fever is hitting California farmworkers hard, worrying researchers” by Twilight Greenaway in cooperation with the organization Civil Eats that was published June 17, 2019 on nbcnews.com. The link is: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/potentially-deadly-valley-fever-hitting-california-farmworkers-hard-worrying-researchers-n1017806