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What Is The Latest Treatment For Valley Fever?

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Question : What is the latest treatment for valley fever? Patient is an alcoholic.
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Valley fever

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Thanks for the query

Valley fever is a fungal infection. Acute Valley fever and patients who are toxic receive intra venous Fluconazole ( anti funga infection) for 14 days followed by oral fluconazole for 3 months.
There are no over the counter or home remedies for valley fever. Please see a infectious disease specialist or a physician as soon as possible.

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

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What Is The Latest Treatment For Valley Fever?

Brief Answer: Valley fever Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query Valley fever is a fungal infection. Acute Valley fever and patients who are toxic receive intra venous Fluconazole ( anti funga infection) for 14 days followed by oral fluconazole for 3 months. There are no over the counter or home remedies for valley fever. Please see a infectious disease specialist or a physician as soon as possible. I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me Regards