"Oregon Resident Contracts Bubonic Plague from Infected Pet Cat"

Deschutes County in Oregon has reported a case of human plague linked to an infected pet cat, with symptoms typically appearing two to eight days after exposure to an infected animal or flea. The county health services have provided tips to prevent the spread of plague, including avoiding contact with rodents and their fleas, keeping pets on a leash with flea control products, and discouraging pet cats from hunting rodents. Residents are advised to keep wild rodents out of homes, refrain from feeding them in campgrounds, and take precautions such as wearing long pants and using insect repellent to reduce flea exposure.