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sb fungus or in retarding the growth of the fungus is given. Symptoms can be very mild to severe. Symptoms typically include fever, aching, shills, sweats, fatigue, cough and headache, which are commonly associated with the "flu". A person may develop what amounts to a slight cold which Quickly subsides. He or she will never know that the "cold" was really a mild case of valley fever unless a skin or blood test for valley fever is performed and is positive. About 60% of all cases of valley fever are in this "mild" category. The remaining 40% of people have more sever symptoms which include: a prominent fever and cough, skin rashes; joint aches, especially those involving the knees. It may take up to 6 months for these symptoms to subside. The spreading of the disease from the lungs to other areas [i.e., skin, bones, other organs, including the brain] is called dissemination, with the most dangerous form infecting the brain lining [i.e., meningitis], and the type most likely to end in death. 2.3.7 Hantavirus Hantavirus has resulted in several deaths, primarily in the southwestern part of the United States. While there have not been any outbreaks or notices of the virus at the project site, field team members should be aware of the cause and potential control methods. The Hantavirus has been shown to be transmitted through the aerosolization of dried rodent excreta. The Hantavirus-associated disease begins with one or more symptoms including fever, muscle ache, headache, and cough, and progresses rapidly to severe lung disease, often reQuiring intensive care treatment. To control potential contact with dust that may be carrying the rodent excreta, the field team shall conduct a visual survey of the area around each site to note whether rodents are thriving in the area. If it is determined that non-domesticated rodents may be living near the work area, or that the area is affected by wind-blown dust, dust suppression techniQues and/or respiratory protection [dust mask or air purifying respirators with dust filters] will be reQuired. The Center for Disease Control has established a hotline for inQuiries regarding the Hantavirus [800-532-9929]. 2.4 Physical Hazards The major potential physical hazards found at the TTFS include: 2.4.1 Noise The proposed project area is located within an abandoned gravel pit. Although there are no current operations on the site, the site is presently exposed to moderate to high ambient noise levels. The primary source of moderate ambient noise affecting the project site is intermittent aircraft noise because the site is located within the City of Tracy Airport's Airport Overlay Zone. Additionally, industrial noise form the adjacent Sb Environmental Services,LLC O October,2003 California Integrated Waste Management Board Site Specific Health and Safety Plan Page 22 of 62 Tracy Tire Fire Remediation Project