My daughter got sick on August 25th.  She tested positive for strep and was put on penicillin on August 29th.  She hasnt gotten any better.  She is in Arizona, so Im worried she has Valley Fever.  She has been to three doctors, the last one told her she was homesick so didnt take her questions about Valley Fever seriously.  What should we do?
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As your daughter is known to have valley fever, which is a disease caused by a fungus that gets into the body through the lungs. It will make her feel like having cold or the flu and may cause a rash. In rare cases it can be deadly even with a normal immune system. Valley fever can spread from the lungs to other parts of the body. There is no medicine to prevent valley fever, but to stay away from areas where valley fever is common.Antifungal Chat Doctor. The follow-up of patients with chest X-ray and blood test helps to make sure whether she is getting better. Thank you.