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Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Independent
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.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC News
A resident of South Lake Tahoe has contracted plague, likely from an infected flea while camping, prompting health officials to monitor rodent populations and advise precautions to prevent infection, which is treatable if caught early.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by ABC News
A California resident tested positive for plague after a flea bite while camping, highlighting the presence of the disease in the western U.S. where it circulates among wild rodents. The disease is treatable with antibiotics if caught early, and the risk to the public remains low.