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Altamont Corridor Express <=SEP=> The Altamont Corridor Express (reporting mark HTSX; formerly the Altamont Commuter Express) also known as  ACE, pronounced "ace") is a commuter rail service in California connecting Stockton and San Jose.It is named for the Altamont Pass, through which it runs.  The service began October 19, 1998, with two trains each way, weekdays only. In November 2009 three trains a day each way began, and four trains a day in September 2012.

Alternaria <=SEP=> Alternaria is a genus of ascomycete fungi. Alternaria species are known as major plant pathogens. They are also common allergens in humans, growing indoors and causing hay fever or hypersensitivity reactions that sometimes lead to asthma. They readily cause opportunistic infections in immunocompromised people such as AIDS patients.There are 299 species in the genus; they are ubiquitous in the environment and are a natural part of fungal flora almost everywhere.

Amphotericin B <=SEP=> Amphotericin B (Fungilin, Fungizone, Abelcet, AmBisome, Fungisome, Amphocil, Amphotec) is an antifungal drug often used intravenously for systemic fungal infections. It is the only effective treatment for some fungal infections.Common side effects may include: a reaction which may include fever, headaches and low blood pressure among other symptoms rapidly after it is given, and kidney problems.

Arbovirus <=SEP=> Arbovirus is a term used to refer to a group of viruses that are transmitted by arthropod vectors. The word arbovirus is an acronym (ARthropod-BOrne virus). Symptoms of arbovirus infection generally occur 3–15 days after exposure to the virus and last 3 or 4 days. The most common clinical features of infection are fever, headache, and malaise, but encephalitis and hemorrhagic fever may also occur.

Arthroconidium <=SEP=> Arthroconidia are a type of fungal spore typically produced by segmentation of pre-existing fungal hyphae.These spores are asexual and are generally not as durable and environmentally persistent as, for instance, bacterial endospores or chlamydospores.  Some medically significant pathogens, such as Coccidioides immitis, and Coccidioides posadasii, both causative agents of coccidioidomycosis (also known as San Joaquin Valley fever), are transmitted through airborne arthroconidia.

Aspergillosis <=SEP=> Aspergillosis is the name given to a wide variety of diseases caused by infection by fungi of the genus Aspergillus. The majority of cases occur in people with underlying illnesses such as tuberculosis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but with otherwise healthy immune systems. Most commonly, aspergillosis occurs in the form of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA), aspergilloma or allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA).

Blastomycosis <=SEP=> The term "South American blastomycosis" is sometimes used to describe an infection with Paracoccidioides brasiliensis, though the term Paracoccidioidomycosis is more frequently used to describe this condition.Blastomycosis (also known as "North American blastomycosis", "Blastomycetic dermatitis", and "Gilchrist's disease") is a fungal infection of humans and other animals, notably dogs and occasionally cats, caused by the organism Blastomyces dermatitidis.

Buena Vista Slough <=SEP=> Buena Vista Slough was the joint outlet of an overflowing Buena Vista Lake and a distributary of the Kern River into Tulare Lake. It is now diverted into a system of canals by the Outlet Canal of the Central Valley Project.

Candidiasis <=SEP=> Candidiasis is a fungal infection due to any type of Candida (a type of yeast). When it affects the mouth, it is commonly called thrush. Signs and symptoms include white patches on the tongue or other areas of the mouth and throat. Other symptoms may include soreness and problems swallowing. When it affects the vagina, it is commonly called a yeast infection. Signs and symptoms include genital itching, burning, and sometimes a white "cottage cheese-like" discharge from the vagina.

Central Valley (California) <=SEP=> California's Central Valley is a large, flat valley that dominates the geographical center of the U.S. state of California. It is 40 to 60 miles (60 to 100 km) wide and stretches approximately 450 miles (720 km) from north-northwest to south-southeast, inland from and parallel to the Pacific Ocean coast.

Central Valley Project <=SEP=> The Central Valley Project (CVP) is a federal water management project in the U.S. state of California under the supervision of the United States Bureau of Reclamation.

Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis <=SEP=> Aspergillosis is an infection caused by the fungus Aspergillus. Aspergillosis describes a large number of diseases involving both infection and growth of fungus as well as allergic responses. Aspergillosis can occur in a variety of organs, both in humans and animals.The most common sites of infection are the respiratory apparatus (lungs, sinuses) and these infections can be:Invasive (e.g.  - IPA)Non-invasive (e.g. Allergic Pulmonary Aspergillosis - ABPA)Chronic pulmonary and aspergilloma (e.g.

Coalinga Tigers <=SEP=> The Coalinga Tigers (a.k.a. Savages) were a minor league baseball team in the Class D San Joaquin Valley League in 1910 and 1911.

Coccidioides <=SEP=> Coccidioides is a genus of dimorphic ascomycetes in the family Onygenaceae. Member species are the cause of coccidioidomycosis, also known as San Joaquin Valley fever, an infectious fungal disease largely confined to the Western Hemisphere and endemic in the Southwestern United States. The host acquires the disease by respiratory inhalation of spores disseminated in their natural habitat. The causative agents of coccidioidomycosis are Coccidioides immitis and Coccidioides posadasii. Both C.

Coccidioides posadasii <=SEP=> Coccidioides posadasii is a pathogenic fungus that, along with Coccidioides immitis, is the causative agent of coccidioidomycosis, or valley fever in humans. It resides in the soil in certain parts of the Southwestern United States, northern Mexico, and some other areas in the Americas, but its evolution was connected to its animal hosts.C. posadasii and C. immitis are morphologically identical, but genetically and epidemiologically distinct. C.

Coccidioidomycosis <=SEP=> Coccidioidomycosis (/kɒkˌsɪdiɔɪdoʊmaɪˈkoʊsɪs/, kok-sid-ee-oy-doh-my-KOH-sis), commonly known as cocci, "valley fever", as well as "California fever", "desert rheumatism", and "San Joaquin Valley fever", is a mammalian fungal disease caused by Coccidioides immitis or Coccidioides posadasii. It is endemic in certain parts of Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and northern Mexico.C.

Connecting Slough <=SEP=> Connecting Slough, the former slough between Kern Lake and Buena Vista Lake in the southeastern San Joaquin Valley, in Kern County, California.It was part of the Tulare Lake Basin and Kern River system, before agricultural diversions by the Central Valley Project. It was a tributary of the San Joaquin River until the latter 19th century.

Dengue fever <=SEP=> Dengue fever, also known as breakbone fever, is a mosquito-borne tropical disease caused by the dengue virus. Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle and joint pains, and a characteristic skin rash that is similar to measles.

Dermatophyte <=SEP=> Dermatophytes (derived from Greek "δέρματος" (dermatos), from "δέρμα", which means "skin" and -"phyte", from "phutón", meaning "plant" ) are a common label for a group of three types of fungus that commonly causes skin disease in animals and humans. These anamorphic (asexual or imperfect fungi) genera are: Microsporum, Epidermophyton and Trichophyton. There are about 40 species in these three genera.

Dermatophytosis <=SEP=> Dermatophytosis is a clinical condition caused by fungal infection of the skin in humans, pets such as cats, and domesticated animals such as sheep and cattle. The term "ringworm", commonly used to refer to such infections, is a misnomer, since the condition is caused by fungi of several different species and not by parasitic worms. The fungi that cause parasitic infection (dermatophytes) feed on keratin, the material found in the outer layer of skin, hair, and nails.

Dogtown, San Joaquin County, California <=SEP=> Dogtown is a census-designated place in San Joaquin County, California. Dogtown sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 m). The 2010 United States census reported Dogtown's population was 2,506.

Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin <=SEP=> The Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin (EDSJ) is a diocese of the Episcopal Church (TEC), located in central California with its headquarters in Modesto.  It can trace its roots back to the earliest days of American settlement in California.

Eschar <=SEP=> An eschar (/ˈɛskɑr/; Greek: eschara) is a slough or piece of dead tissue that is cast off from the surface of the skin, particularly after a burn injury, but also seen in gangrene, ulcer, fungal infections, necrotizing spider bite wounds, and exposure to cutaneous anthrax.

Extriplex joaquinana <=SEP=> Extriplex joaquinana is a species known by the common name San Joaquin saltbush. It was formerly included in genus Atriplex.

Fever <=SEP=> Fever, also known as pyrexia and febrile response, is defined as having a temperature above the normal range due to an increase in the body's temperature set-point. There is not a single agreed upon upper limit for normal temperature with sources using values between 37.5 and 38.3 °C (99.5 and 100.9 °F). The increase in set-point triggers increased muscle contraction and causes a feeling of cold. This results in greater heat production and efforts to conserve heat.

Fluconazole <=SEP=> Fluconazole is an antifungal medication that is administered orally or intravenously.  It is used to treat a variety of fungal infections, especially Candida infections of the vagina "\yeast infections'), mouth, throat, and bloodstream.  It is also used to prevent infections in people with weak immune systems, including those with neutropenia due to cancer chemotherapy, transplant patients, and premature babies.

Fungal meningitis <=SEP=> Fungal meningitis refers to meningitis caused by a fungal infection.One form of fungal meningitis is cryptococcal meningitis.   Patients treated for cancer or chronic illnesses where treatments and/or the disease itself compromise the patient's immune system are particularly vulnerable.  Most common in AIDS patients, cryptococcal fungal meningitis cases have increased globally during the past decade.

Fungal pneumonia <=SEP=> Fungal pneumonia is an infection of the lungs by fungi. It can be caused by either endemic or opportunistic fungi or a combination of both. Case mortality in fungal pneumonias can be as high as 90% in immunocompromised patients, though immunocompetent patients generally respond well to anti-fungal therapy.

Fungus <=SEP=> A fungus (/ˈfʌŋɡəs/; plural: fungi or funguses) is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes unicellular microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as multicellular fungi that produce familiar fruiting forms known as mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, Fungi, which is separate from the other life kingdoms of plants, animals, protists, and bacteria.

Fusarium <=SEP=> Fusarium is a large genus of filamentous fungi, part of a group often referred to as hyphomycetes, widely distributed in soil and associated with plants. Most species are harmless saprobes, and are relatively abundant members of the soil microbial community. Some species produce mycotoxins in cereal crops that can affect human and animal health if they enter the food chain.

Great Bakersfield Dust Storm of 1977 <=SEP=> The Great Bakersfield Dust Storm of 1977 (also known as the Southern San Joaquin Valley Dust Storm) was a severe dust storm in the Southern San Joaquin Valley, California. It started in the late evening on December 19, 1977 and ended in the afternoon of December 21. It resulted in 3 deaths and $40 million in damages (does not include subsequent agricultural losses).

Histoplasmosis <=SEP=> Histoplasmosis   (also known as "cave disease," "Darling's disease," "Ohio valley disease," "reticuloendotheliosis," "spelunker’s lung" and "caver's disease") is a disease caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum'. Symptoms of this infection vary greatly, but the disease affects primarily the lungs.

Horizontal disease transmission <=SEP=> Horizontal disease transmission is the transmission of an infectious agent, such as bacterial, fungal, or viral infection, between members of the same species that are not in a parent-child relationship.Horizontal transmission tends to evolve virulence.  It is therefore a critical concept for evolutionary medicine.In addition to sexually transmitted infections, horizontal transmission modes include, but are not limited to, anterior station and posterior station.

Hospital Creek <=SEP=> Hospital Creek, originally Arroyo de Ospital, or Arroyo del Osnital   is a tributary of the San Joaquin River draining eastern slopes of a part of the Diablo Range within San Joaquin County.  The creek is approximately 18 miles (29 km) long,

ICD-10 Chapter I: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases <=SEP=> The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision (ICD-10) is a coding of diseases and signs, symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, social circumstances and external causes of injury or diseases, as classified by the World Health Organization (WHO). This page contains ICD-10 Chapter I: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.

Ingram Creek <=SEP=> Ingram Creek, originally Arroyo de la Suerte, is a 14-mile-long (23 km) tributary of the San Joaquin River in Stanislaus County, in the San Joaquin Valley of California.Its headwaters are in the Diablo Range.  It is a western tributary of the San Joaquin River.

Kern River Slough <=SEP=> Kern River Slough was the distributary of the Kern River running south from the vicinity of Bakersfield to Kern Lake near Arvin, in Kern County, California.  This former body of water of the Tulare Lake Basin in the San Joaquin Valley, is now dry from agricultural diversion of its waters.

List of MeSH codes (C01) <=SEP=> For other categories, see List of MeSH codes.The following is a list of the "C" codes for MeSH. It is a product of the United States National Library of Medicine.Source for content is here. (File "2006 MeSH Trees".)

List of infectious diseases <=SEP=> Infectious diseases arranged by name.There are 216 entries in this list, though some entries such as 'Common cold' include a number of distinct pathogens.

Meningitis <=SEP=> Meningitis (from Greek μῆνιγξ méninx, "membrane" and the medical suffix -itis, "inflammation") is an acute inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges. The inflammation may be caused by infection with viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms, and less commonly by certain drugs.

Miconazole <=SEP=> Miconazole is an imidazole antifungal agent, developed by Janssen Pharmaceutica, commonly applied topically to the skin or to mucous membranes to cure fungal infections.  It works by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol, a critical component of fungal cell membranes.  It can also be used against certain species of Leishmania protozoa which are a type of unicellular parasites that also contain ergosterol in their cell membranes.

Monsters Inside Me <=SEP=> Monsters Inside Me is a television documentary series about parasites that live on or, in many cases, inside the human body. It is filmed in the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

Mucormycosis <=SEP=> Mucormycosis is any fungal infection caused by fungi in the order Mucorales. Generally, species in the Mucor, Rhizopus, Absidia, and Cunninghamella genera are most often implicated.  This disease is often characterized by hyphae growing in and around blood "essels.\Mucormycosis" and "zygomycosis" are sometimes used interchangeably.

Mycosis <=SEP=> Mycosis (plural: mycoses) is a fungal infection of animals, including humans. Mycoses are common and a variety of environmental and physiological conditions can contribute to the development of fungal diseases. Inhalation of fungal spores or localized colonization of the skin may initiate persistent infections; therefore, mycoses often start in the lungs or on the skin.Fungal infections of the skin was the 4th most common disease in 2010 affecting 984 million people.

Paracoccidioidomycosis <=SEP=> Paracoccidioidomycosis (also known as "Brazilian blastomycosis," "South American blastomycosis,","Lutz-Splendore-de Almeida disease" and "paracoccidioidal granuloma") is a fungal infection caused by the fungus Paracoccidioides brasiliensis. Sometimes called South American blastomycosis, paracoccidioidomycosis is caused by a different fungus than that which causes blastomycosis.

Pathogenic bacteria <=SEP=> Pathogenic bacteria are bacteria that can cause infection. This article deals with human pathogenic bacteria.Although most bacteria are harmless or often beneficial, several are pathogenic. One of the bacterial diseases with the highest disease burden is tuberculosis, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which kills about 2 million people a year, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa.

Penicilliosis <=SEP=> Penicilliosis (or penicillosis) is an infection caused by Penicillium marneffei.It is a dimorphic fungus.

Pharyngitis <=SEP=> Pharyngitis /færɨnˈdʒaɪtɨs/ is the inflammation of the pharynx, a region in the back of the throat. In most cases it is quite painful, and it is the most common cause of a sore throat.Like many types of inflammation, pharyngitis can be chronic or acute (quickly developing and temporary). Pharyngitis can result in very large tonsils, which cause trouble swallowing and breathing.

Pneumocystis pneumonia <=SEP=> Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is a form of pneumonia, caused by the yeast-like fungus Pneumocystis jirovecii.Pneumocystis pneumonia is not commonly found in the lungs of healthy people, but, being a source of opportunistic infection, it can cause a lung infection in people with a weak immune system. Pneumocystis pneumonia is especially seen in people with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, HIV/AIDS, and the use of medications that suppress the immune system.

Puerperal infections <=SEP=> Puerperal infections, also known as postpartum infections, puerperal fever or childbed fever, is any bacterial infection of the female reproductive tract following childbirth or miscarriage. Signs and symptoms usually include a fever greater than 38.0 °C (100.4 °F), chills, lower abdominal pain, and possibly bad-smelling vaginal discharge.

Rheumatic fever <=SEP=> Rheumatic fever, also known as acute rheumatic fever (ARF), is an inflammatory disease that can involve the heart, joints, skin, and brain. The disease typically develops two to four weeks after a throat infection. Signs and symptoms include fever, multiple painful joints, involuntary muscle movements, and a characteristic but uncommon non itchy rash known as erythema marginatum. The heart is involved in about half of cases.

Rift Valley fever <=SEP=> Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a viral disease that can cause mild to severe symptoms. The mild symptoms may include: fever, muscle pains, and headaches which often last for up to a week. The severe symptoms may include: loss of the ability to see beginning three weeks after the infection, infections of the brain causes severe headaches and confusion, and bleeding together with liver problems which may occur within the first few days.

Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta <=SEP=> The Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta, or California Delta, is an expansive inland river delta and estuary in Northern California in the United States. The Delta is formed at the western edge of the Central Valley by the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers and lies just east of where the rivers enter Suisun Bay. The Delta is recognized for protection by the California Bays and Estuaries Policy.

San Joaquin (soil) <=SEP=> San Joaquin is an officially designated state insignia, the state soil of the U.S. state of California.The California Central Valley has more than 500,000 acres (2,000 km²) of San Joaquin soils, named for the south end of that valley. This series is the oldest continuously recognized soil series within the State.

San Joaquin (train) <=SEP=> The San Joaquin (sometimes referred to as San Joaquins) is a passenger train operated by Amtrak, with funding from the California Department of Transportation as part of the Amtrak California network in California's Central Valley. Twelve trains a day run between its southern terminus at Bakersfield and Stockton, where the route splits to Oakland (four trains each way per day) or Sacramento (two trains each way per day).

San Joaquin City, California <=SEP=> San Joaquin City, a former settlement in San Joaquin County, California during the California Gold Rush.  The site of San Joaquin City, was located on the west bank of the San Joaquin River just below the point where Airport Way (formerly Durham Ferry Road) crosses the river today.  It was an important settlement along the old River Road (now Kasson Road in San Joaquin County) between Banta and Grayson's Ferry (now the community of Grayson in Stanislaus County.

San Joaquin County, California <=SEP=> San Joaquin County /ˈsæn wɑːˈkiːn/ is a county in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2010 census, the population was 685,306. The county seat is Stockton.San Joaquin County comprises the Stockton-Lodi, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA Combined Statistical Area.

San Joaquin Delta College <=SEP=> San Joaquin Delta College is a community college in Stockton, California. It is the successor of the Stockton Junior College which was formed in 1935.

San Joaquin Experimental Range <=SEP=> The San Joaquin Experimental Range is an ecosystem research experimental area in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada.  The range is located in O'Neals, California, outside of the Sierra National Forest about 32 kilometres (20 mi) north of Fresno, California.The San Joaquin Experimental Range was established after a statement on the need for an experimental area in the San Joaquin Valley foothills was prepared in 1934.

San Joaquin Fault <=SEP=> The San Joaquin Fault is a seismically active geological structure in the California Central Valley.  East of the San Joaquin fault there is a flow pattern of alluvium that has been reported to be a mud flow.  This flow pattern was deposited in the early Holocene or the late Pleistocene age.

San Joaquin Formation <=SEP=> The San Joaquin Formation is a  Pliocene epoch geologic formation in the lower half of the San Joaquin Valley in central California.

San Joaquin Light and Power Corporation <=SEP=> The San Joaquin Light and Power Corporation was a utility company that provided electricity to seven counties in the San Joaquin Valley of California.  The company initially opened as the San Joaquin Electric Company on April 1, 1895 with a powerhouse 37 miles from Fresno.  The company became the San Joaquin Power Company in 1905 and then the San Joaquin Light and Power Corporation in 1910.  By 1920, the company had 11 powerhouses.

San Joaquin River <=SEP=> The San Joaquin River /ˈsæn wɑːˈkiːn/ is the largest river of Central California in the United States. The 366-mile (589 km) long river starts in the high Sierra Nevada, and flows through the rich agricultural region of the northern San Joaquin Valley before reaching Suisun Bay, San Francisco Bay, and the Pacific Ocean.

San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge <=SEP=> The San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge is a protected area of  along the San Joaquin River in the northern San Joaquin Valley, California.  It is within San Joaquin County and Stanislaus CountyIt protects more than 7,000 acres (28 km2) of riparian woodlands, wetlands, and grasslands and hosts a diversity of native wildlife.

San Joaquin Valley <=SEP=> The San Joaquin Valley /ˌsæn hwɑːˈkiːn/ is the area of the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California that lies south of the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta and is drained by the San Joaquin River.

San Joaquin Valley League <=SEP=> The San Joaquin Valley League was a minor league baseball league that operated from 1910 through 1911.  The league operated primarily in the San Joaquin Valley in California.  The league disbanded on July 18, 1911.

San Joaquin Valley Library System <=SEP=> The San Joaquin Valley Library System is an organization composed of several other groups of libraries. The San Joaquin Valley Library System (SJVLS) is composed of 114 individual libraries including: the Fresno County Librarythe Kern County Librarythe Kings County Library.the Merced County Library - which joined in 2009The San Joaquin Valley Library System-SJVLS does not provide direct support to the public, a staff member for one of the Counties the SJVLS serves must refer a question.

San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery <=SEP=> San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located at 32053 West McCabe Road, Santa Nella, in Merced County, California.  This cemetery has space available to accommodate casketed and cremated remains over 322 acres (130 ha) of land.  The number of interments through fiscal year 2008 is 30,054.

San Joaquin Valley Railroad <=SEP=> The San Joaquin Valley Railroad (reporting mark SJVR) is one of several short line railroad companies and is part of the Pacific Region Division of Genesee & Wyoming Inc. It operates about 408 miles (657 km) of track primarily on several lines in California's Central Valley/San Joaquin Valley outside of Fresno, California and Bakersfield, California.  The SJVR has trackage rights over Union Pacific (formerly Southern Pacific) from Fresno - Goshen Jct - Famoso - Bakersfield - Algoso.

San Joaquin antelope squirrel <=SEP=> The San Joaquin antelope squirrel or Nelson's antelope squirrel (Ammospermophilus nelsoni), is a species of antelope squirrel, in the San Joaquin Valley of the U.S. state of California.

San Luis National Wildlife Refuge Complex <=SEP=> The San Luis National Wildlife Refuge Complex is managed by the U.S Fish & Wildlife Service and is composed of the San Luis National Wildlife Refuge, Merced National Wildlife Refuge, San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge and the Grasslands Wildlife Management Area which consists of nearly 45,000 acres (180 km2) of wetlands, grasslands and riparian habitats, as well as over 90,000 acres (360 km2) of conservation easements on private lands for the protection and benefit of wildlife.

Sinusitis <=SEP=> Sinusitis, also known as a sinus infection or rhinosinusitis, is inflammation of the sinuses resulting in symptoms. Common signs and symptoms include thick nasal mucous, a plugged nose, and pain in the face. Other signs and symptoms may include fever, headaches, poor sense of smell, sore throat, and cough. The cough is often worse at night. Serious complications are rare.

Stanislaus River <=SEP=> The Stanislaus River (Spanish: Río Estanislao) in the U.S. state of California is one of the largest tributaries of the San Joaquin River. The river is 95.9 miles (154.3 km) long and has north, middle and south forks. It drains a long, narrow area of the western Sierra Nevada and the northern part of the San Joaquin Valley.

Stockton, California <=SEP=> Stockton is the county seat of San Joaquin County in north−central California. It was founded by Captain Charles Maria Weber in 1849 after he acquired Rancho Campo de los Franceses. The city is located on the San Joaquin River in northern San Joaquin Valley and has an estimated population of 300,899 people as of 2014. It is the 13th largest city in California and the 63rd largest city in the United States.

Throat culture <=SEP=> A throat culture is a laboratory diagnostic test that evaluates for the presence of a bacterial or fungal infection in the throat. A sample from the throat is collected by swabbing the throat and placing the sample into a special cup (culture) that allows infections to grow. If an organism grows, the culture is positive and the presence of an infection is confirmed. The type of infection is found using a microscope, chemical tests, or both. If no infection grows, the culture is negative.

Tulare Formation <=SEP=> The Tulare Formation is a  Pliocene to Holocene epoch geologic formation in the central and southern San Joaquin Valley of central California.

Turlock Basin <=SEP=> The Turlock Basin is a sub-basin of the San Joaquin Valley groundwater basin which occupies approximately 13,700 total square miles, making it the largest groundwater basin in California.  This aquifer is located within the Central Valley.  Groundwater in the San Joaquin Valley occurs mostly in younger alluvial material.  The Turlock Basin lies to the east of the city of Turlock.  Groundwater in the Turlock Basin occurs in older alluvial deposits.

Viral hemorrhagic fever <=SEP=> The viral hemorrhagic (or haemorrhagic) fevers (VHFs) are a diverse group of animal and human illnesses in which fever and hemorrhage are caused by a viral infection. VHFs may be caused by five distinct families of RNA viruses: the families Arenaviridae, Filoviridae, Bunyaviridae, Flaviviridae, and Rhabdoviridae. All types of VHF are characterized by fever and bleeding disorders and all can progress to high fever, shock and death in many cases.