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 […]