Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior of Farmworkers in Fresno County towards Coccidioidomycosis
- Bae R. [1] ,
- Hsu J. [1] ,
- Iqbal N. [1] ,
- Jayakumar A. [1] ,
- Jow T. [1] ,
- Khatri S. [1] ,
- Mau C. [1] ,
- Palacios R. [1] ,
- Reddivalam L. [1] ,
- Thaker M. [1] ,
- Yu Z. [1] ,
- Lamichhane Khadka R. [1] and
- Merino E. [1]
2024
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Description
Introduction:
Coccidioidomycosis, or Valley Fever, is a fungal infection found in the Southwestern United States (1). It is
caused by inhaling fungal spores and can lead to respiratory illness and potentially fatal complications
(2).
Purpose: The study surveyed farmworkers in Fresno County, an area with a high incidence of the disease,
to understand their knowledge of prevention and treatment methods. It aims to address the gap in
research on at-risk individuals and improve practices to prevent Coccidioidomycosis infection.
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Affiliations
- California Health Sciences University, College of Osteopathic Medicine