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Friday, March 25, 2011

Arroyo Tested For Valley Fever

Bronson Arroyo's flu like symptoms lasted longer than normal.

On Thursday Arroyo had a blood test and a chest x-rays.  Doctors are looking at the tests to see if he has valley fever.

Valley Fever is a fungal infection.  It is a particular fungus that lives in the soil in desert regions.  When the soil is disturbed the fungus is released in the air.  If it is taken in through breathing, it produces chest pain and coughing.

It is treated by rest and medication.

"If the tests are positive, we can get medication to knock it out," Arroyo said.

He threw 87 pitches against a Dodger farm team yesterday.  He felt good and expects to take his normal turn on April 3 against Milwaukee.
Posted by Gary Schatz at 3:33 PM

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