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New Mexico reports its first plague case of the year in a man who may have been exposed while camping, amid multiple cases across the western U.S., highlighting the importance of precautions against flea bites and contact with wildlife to prevent this rare but serious disease.
The reappearance of the plague in California, caused by infected fleas from wild rodents, highlights its ongoing presence despite medical advances. A recent case in South Lake Tahoe involved a patient recovering at home, with historical cases in the state showing the disease's persistence. The plague, primarily bubonic, can be treated with antibiotics if caught early, but remains a health concern in rural and wilderness areas where humans and pets can be exposed to infected rodents and fleas.
Health officials in California's Sierra Nevada region report a rare case of plague, likely contracted from a flea bite while camping, emphasizing the importance of early treatment with antibiotics to prevent serious illness.
California health officials are investigating a case of plague in South Lake Tahoe, likely contracted from a flea bite while camping, prompting warnings to avoid contact with wild rodents and sick animals, and to seek prompt treatment if symptoms appear. The disease, caused by Yersinia pestis, remains rare but treatable with antibiotics if caught early.
A California resident tested positive for plague after camping near Lake Tahoe, likely due to flea bites from infected rodents. Health officials advise precautions to prevent infection, which can be treated with antibiotics if caught early. Plague remains rare but is present in certain areas of the western US and other parts of the world.
A domestic cat in Evergreen, Colorado, tested positive for the plague and died, marking the first confirmed animal case in Jefferson County since 2023, following a recent human death in Arizona; health officials warn about the risks of flea bites and contact with infected animals, emphasizing prompt antibiotic treatment for humans.
ER doctors in San Antonio have diagnosed several cases of murine typhus, a type of typhus caused by flea bites. Symptoms include fever, headache, and a purple diffuse rash, which can progress to more serious neurological symptoms. Prevention measures include using bug spray, regularly spraying yards, and putting pets on preventative flea medicine. Treatment involves a simple antibiotic, and it is important to inform doctors of recent flea bites. Typhus is not spread from human to human.