India, Aug. 19 -- California has witnessed thousands of Valley Fever cases this year, and the numbers seem poised to surpass past records.

According to data shared by the California Department of Public Health, 6,761 cases were reported by the end of July 2025. If the present rate of cases continues, it would surpass the highest record of 12,595 cases in 2024.

In the US, the number of Valley Fever cases has been rising since 2000. In 2019, there were over 9,000 cases, up from less than 1,000 cases reported each year in 2000. The spike has alarmed researchers and health officials since it appears that cases might continue to climb in the years to come as a result of climate change.

The fungus that causes Valley Fever, sometimes called c...