I am immunocompromised because of AIDS. Is it OK to travel in an endemic area?
The risk is probably no greater than for anyone else. However, the longer you remain in an endemic area, the greater the chance of exposure: In Arizona, it is estimated that the average risk of annual infection of the resident population is 3%. That means each year only 3% of the susceptible population will contract Valley Fever. If you are particularly concerned about getting Valley Fever, try to avoid activities associated with dust and airborne dirt of native desert soil. Stay indoors during dust storms.
The risk is probably no greater than for anyone else. However, the longer you remain in an endemic area, the more chances of exposure. In Arizona, it is estimated that the average risk of annual infection of the resident population is 3%. That means each year only 3% of the susceptible population will contract Valley Fever. If you are particularly concerned about getting Valley Fever, try to avoid activities associated with dust and airborne dirt of native desert soil. Stay indoors during dust storms.
