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3. Rashes

One of the signature symptoms of valley fever is the development of red, spotty rashes on the lower legs. These rashes are the result of erythema nodosum, a condition involving inflammation of the fat cells under the skin. Rarely, erythema nodosum also affects the chest, back, and arms.

doctor examining rash Ivan-balvan / Getty Images

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