New Delhi, May 10 -- An Indian-origin tech professional in California has died after a month-long battle with Valley Fever, a fungal infection that severely damaged his lungs and led to respiratory failure, according to a fundraiser created by his family.

Chiranjeevi Kolla, 37, died on May 5 at Kaiser Permanente in Walnut Creek, California, after spending nearly 30 days in intensive care on a ventilator, a GoFundMe campaign organized by his cousin Rama Koteswara Rao stated.

The fundraiser aims to raise $300,000 to support Kolla's wife, Pavani Marella, and their five-year-old son, Vihan, with medical bills, funeral expenses and future living costs.

In the fundraiser message, Kolla's cousin said the illness initially appeared to be a com...