The Mets are concerned that Ike Davis has contracted valley fever. When Davis reported for Spring Training his physical showed an abnormal chest X-ray. He was then sent to New York for further tests and when he returned the team and the first baseman both said he had a simple chest infection. "Following additional tests here and in NYC, pulmonary and infectious disease specialists have concluded that Ike likely has Valley Fever, which is expected to resolve itself over time," the Mets said in the statement. "Ike is not contagious, is not taking any medication for his condition and does not currently exhibit any of the outward symptoms associated with Valley Fever. However, Ike has been instructed to avoid extreme fatigue. No additional tests or examinations are pending, but Ike will have a follow up exam when the team returns to NYC in early April." Valley fever is a fungal infection found in desert regions of the Southwest. The fungus is released from the soil and inhaled. Davis spends his offseasons in Phoenix.