New Mexico man dead from bubonic plague as concerns rise over ‘ongoing risk’ of rodent-borne disease
A New Mexico man has died from complications from bubonic plague, as state health officials scramble to assess the ongoing risk in the region. The unidentified Lincoln County resident had recently been hospitalized with a bacterial illness, but details about how he contracted the infection and how his health deteriorated remain unclear. The state Department […]
Bubonic plague in the US: Do you need to worry about catching the rodent-borne disease?
After a case of bubonic plague was confirmed in Oregon earlier this week, some people may be wondering if they’re at risk. spread of disease in the united states The Oregon man is the first infected person since 2015 and reportedly contracted the virus from his pet cat, state health officials said. Experts shared with […]
Oregon officials confirm first bubonic plague case in the state since 2015
An Oregon resident has been diagnosed with the bubonic plague, the first case in the state since 2015. fox news digital. The report said the person likely contracted the plague from a pet cat. Deschutes County Health Officer Dr. Richard Fawcett said in a recent release:[a]Close contacts of residents and their pets have been contacted […]
Oregon Man Catches The Bubonic Plague, Likely Infected By Pet Cat, Officials Say
An Oregon man infected with bubonic plague likely contracted the disease from his pet cat, authorities announced Wednesday. The Deschutes County Health Department confirmed the diagnosis, citing a pet cat as the cause of the unidentified resident’s illness. statement This was announced by prefectural officials. Deschutes County Health Officer Dr. Richard Fawcett said, “All close […]
Bubonic plague detected in Oregon for first time in decade came from cat
Oregonians have contracted the bubonic plague for the first time in nearly a decade, most likely contracting it from their domestic cats. A “local resident” in Deschutes County, a rural area in central Oregon, is believed to be the only infected person. announced by health authorities Wednesday. Except for pets with symptoms. Deschutes County Health […]