Symptoms are not unique to Valley Fever (acute coccidioidomycosis) and tend to resemble those of flu. Specific laboratory tests are used to identify Valley Fever.
- Fever
- Cough
- Chest pain — varying from a mild feeling of constriction to intense pressure resembling a heart attack
- Chills
- Night sweats
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Joint aches
- Red, spotty rash
(Source: Mayo Clinic)