2024 Outbreak of Valley Fever Among Attendees and Workers at an Outdoor Music Festival, California
In May 2024, fourteen people who traveled to attend or work at the Lightening in a Bottle Festival in Bakersfield, California tested positive for Valley fever. At least 3 of them were hospitalized. No one died.
The fungus that causes Valley fever, called coccidioides, thrives in hot drive climates.
Tags:
Valley Fever, coccidioidomycosis, cocciOverview
| Outbreak began: | May 2024 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CA |
| Pathogen: | Coccidioides |
| Vehicle(s): | Soil |
| Location(s): | Festival |
| Brand name(s): | Lightening in a Bottle Festival |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 14 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 3 |