Scientists hunt for genetic clues in severe valley fever cases

NCT ID NCT02190266

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study looks at people with severe or hard-to-treat Valley Fever, a lung infection caused by a fungus found in the southwestern U.S. and parts of the Americas. Researchers want to understand why some people get very sick by studying their immune systems, genetics, and the fungus itself. Up to 400 people aged 2 and older with this condition will provide blood, urine, and sputum samples and have yearly check-ups. The goal is to gather information to improve future treatments, not to test a new drug or cure.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

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    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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