California plague case: Lake Taho Resident cut by infected flea, contract plague; Patient under medical supervision. world News
California health officials on Tuesday confirmed that a resident of Lake Taho region conducted a positive test for the plague after cutting by an infected flea while caming in South Lake Taho. Officials of L Dorado County said in a news release that the patient was recovering at home under the supervision of medical professionals. The El Dorado County Environmental Management Division and Public Health Division said that the person was under medical care while continuing recovery. “The plague is naturally present in several parts of California, including the high altitude areas of the El Dorado County,” Kylle Flifflet, L Dorado County’s Public Health Acting Director, said in a statement. “It is important that individuals take care for themselves and their pets, when outside, especially walking, hiking, and camping in areas where wild rodents are present.” Health officials explained that plague is caused by bacteria Yersinia pasteisWhich usually spreads through flea bite. Flea usually carries bacteria from infected rodents such as squirrels and chipmanks. Officials warned that even pets such as dogs and cats could bring plague-infected flea into homes.According to the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the United States is reported to have an average of seven cases of annual human plague.
