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Arizona Resident Dies from Pneumonic Plague, Highlighting Ongoing Threat

A recent death from plague in Arizona highlights that the disease, caused by Yersinia pestis and existing in three forms, still poses a health threat despite its rarity today. The pneumonic form, which is highly contagious, was responsible for the death, but there is no current evidence of further spread. Plague can be effectively treated with antibiotics if caught early, and the risk to Australia remains low due to the absence of the bacteria in local animals.

via ScienceAlert|

#arizona #disease-history #health

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Arizona Resident Dies from the Modern Plague

A recent death from pneumonic plague in Arizona highlights the disease's symptoms, transmission, and treatment options. While the plague is rare in the US, especially the pneumonic form which can spread person-to-person, prompt diagnosis and antibiotics are effective. Preventive measures include avoiding contact with wild animals and fleas, and most Americans are not at significant risk.

via CNN|

#arizona #disease-prevention #health

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Arizona Resident Dies from Pneumonic Plague, First U.S. Death in Years

An Arizona resident has died from pneumonic plague in Coconino County, marking the first such death there since 2007, with officials investigating a prairie dog die-off that may be related; health authorities emphasize precautions to prevent infection, which is rare but serious.

via The Guardian|

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Arizona Resident Dies from Pneumonic Plague, First US Death Since 2019

A US citizen in Arizona has died from pneumonic plague, the first death in the US since 2007, caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis. The disease, which can spread person-to-person through infectious droplets, presents symptoms like fever, cough, and chest pain, but is treatable with antibiotics if caught early. The risk to the public remains low.

via NDTV|

#arizona #health #infectious-disease

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Northern Arizona Resident Dies from Pneumonic Plague

A resident of northern Arizona has died from pneumonic plague, marking the first death from this form of plague in the U.S. since 2007. The disease, which is rare and treatable with antibiotics, is highly deadly and easily spread through respiratory droplets. Most cases occur in rural western states, often linked to contact with infected animals or fleas.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#arizona #infectious-disease #outbreak

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Arizona Resident Dies from Pneumonic Plague, First in Nearly 20 Years

A resident of northern Arizona has died from pneumonic plague, marking the first death from this disease in the area since 2007. The bacterial infection, which is rare in humans, is highly deadly and easily spread through respiratory droplets. Health officials emphasize caution when handling sick or dead animals, as the disease is primarily transmitted via fleas from rodents and can infect humans through bites or contact with bodily fluids.

via KUTV|

#arizona #bacterial-infection #death

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Arizona Resident Dies from Plague, Raising Health Concerns

A resident of Coconino County, Arizona, died from pneumonic plague, marking the first such death in the area since 2007. The individual was treated at Flagstaff Medical Center but died despite efforts, with the infection confirmed to be caused by Yersinia pestis. The risk to the public remains low, as plague cases are rare and typically transmitted through contact with infected rodents or fleas. The disease can be treated effectively with antibiotics if caught early.

via The New York Times|

#arizona #coconino-county #health

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Arizona Resident Dies from Plague, Health Officials Address Concerns

An Arizona resident has died from pneumonic plague, marking the first death in the area since 2007, with health officials emphasizing that the risk to the public remains low and that the disease is rare and treatable with antibiotics.

via BBC|

#arizona #health #infectious-disease

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Pneumonic Plague Outbreak in Northern Arizona

A resident of Coconino County, Arizona, died from the pneumonic plague at Flagstaff Medical Center, with test results confirming the diagnosis, raising public health awareness about this rare but serious disease.

via The Washington Post|

#arizona #flagstaff #health

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Northern Arizona Resident Succumbs to Plague

A resident of northern Arizona has died from pneumonic plague, marking the first death from this form of plague in the U.S. since 2007. The disease, which is rare but deadly, is transmitted through fleas or contact with infected bodily fluids, and is most common in rural areas of the western U.S. Despite its historical notoriety, it is now treatable with antibiotics.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

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