Study genetics and cause of hard-to-treat Valley fever
Part of Immune system & allergy, Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at why “Valley fever” is difficult to treat or has spread beyond the lungs, and how a person’s genetics may be involved. You may be asked for blood or other samples for genetic testing and for storing samples for future research.
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Who can take part
- Be age 2 or older
- Have lab-confirmed Valley fever: positive antigen test or a positive culture
- Have either hard-to-treat lung Valley fever for at least 6 months or Valley fever that has spread outside the chest
- Be willing to do genetic testing
- Allow your samples to be stored for future research
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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