From head to toe, babies who breastfeed for extended periods of time are healthier overall. They tend to have leaner bodies with less risk of obesity. They also have improved vision, since the eye is similar to the brain in regards to nervous tissue. They have better hearing due to a lower incidence of ear infections.
For people or pets that do need treatment, there are antifungal drugs that can be given orally or by vein to control the fungus and its symptoms. In cases where Valley Fever has created abscesses in the skin, lungs, bones or joints, surgery may be required to remove or drain infected areas. While the antifungal medications or naturally developed immunity can control an infection, there is presently no cure for Valley Fever.
As many as 40% of people who get Valley fever need to stay in the hospital The average cost of a hospital stay for a person with Valley fever is almost $50,000 Anyone who lives in or travels to an area where the fungus lives in the environment can get Valley fever. 1  Valley fever can affect people of any age, but itâs most common in adults ages 60 and older. Certain groups of people may be at higher risk for developing the severe forms of Valley fever, such as: