A South Lake Tahoe resident has tested positive for the plague. Health officials in El Dorado County believe the infection resulted from a flea bite sustained while camping. Human plague cases are rare, with the CDC reporting an average of seven cases nationwide each year. Medical treatment for plague is available and involves antibiotics. The reported patient is recovering at home under local health supervision. Officials caution that while the disease is far less deadly than in past centuries, it still requires seriousness and appropriate public health response to prevent further cases.
A South Lake Tahoe resident has tested positive for the plague. Obviously, it's nowhere near as dangerous as it was centuries ago, but officials warn it still needs to be taken seriously. Health officials in El Dorado County believe the person got it from a flea bite while camping. Human plague cases are rare. The CDC says an average of seven people a year catch the plague across the country.
Obviously, it's nowhere near as dangerous as it was centuries ago, but officials warn it still needs to be taken seriously. Health officials in El Dorado County believe the person got it from a flea bite while camping. Human plague cases are rare. The CDC says an average of seven people a year catch the plague across the country. It's treated with antibiotics. Health officials say the person in El Dorado County is recovering at home.
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