This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Mycology, Subject name: Microbiology
Valley fever desert rheumatism is caused by: 
Select and explain. 
A. Sporothrix, B. Coccidioides, C. Phialophora, D. Histoplasma
B: Coccidioides
Answer: B: Coccidioides 
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Coccidiodes(Ref: Ananthanarayan, 9th/e, p. 612)Valley fever or desert rheumatism is a self-limited influenza like fever caused by Coccidioides immitis.