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US health officials are investigating a rare case of the plague in Colorado, a bacterial infection easily treated with antibiotics. The CDC estimates seven cases per year in the US, with symptoms including swollen lymph nodes. Prevention includes using bug spray and keeping areas clear of debris. read more
#Plague #ColoradoHealth
Colorado public health officials confirm a new case of human plague in Pueblo County, a rare but treatable disease typically spread by flea bites from infected rodents. The plague, affecting about seven people annually in the US, requires swift treatment to avoid severe symptoms or death. read more