‘It’s important that individuals take precautions’

Health officials in California are warning residents to take precautions after a case of the infamous disease was confirmed.

What’s going on?

earth.com A South Lake Tahoe resident reportedly contracted the plague infection caused by a suspected flea bite.

Yes, HE plague. The same disease that wiped out half of Europe in the 14th century was never eradicated. It is caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis, which is spread to animals by fleas. A handful of cases are reported each year in the United States.

The disease has spread to the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. early 1900s possibly through an infected rodent on a steamboat. But no urban cases have been reported for over a century. san diego [Hehadaluckyescapein1945whenWorldWarIIendedbeforeabiologicalattackplannedbytheJapanesecouldbecarriedout[1945’teJaponlartarafındanplanlananbirbiyolojiksaldırıgerçekleştirilemedenİkinciDünyaSavaşısonaerdiğindeşanslıbirkaçışyaşadı

The most common variant is bubonic plague, which is characterized by fever, cramps, and painful swelling of the lymph nodes. If left untreated, the infection can spread to the lungs (pneumonic) or throughout the body (septicaemic), which is almost always fatal.

“It is important for individuals to take precautions for themselves and their pets when outdoors, especially when walking, hiking, and/or camping in areas where wild rodents are present,” warned Kyle Fliflet, acting public health director for El Dorado County.

Why is the plague case alarming?

Plague a vector-borne diseaseThat is, it is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected vectors such as fleas, ticks and mosquitoes. Heat-trapping pollution from human activities causes global temperatures to rise, creating ideal conditions for the spread of diseases.

A warmer planet means longer breeding seasons for vectors, expanding their range. For example, dengue fever infections, spread by mosquitoes, are increasing rapidly in Europe and North America.

What is being done against the plague?

Fortunately, doctors are adept at treating plague as long as it is caught quickly enough. A course of antibiotics administered early will cure the infection, so it’s important to help. spread awareness of warning signs. If you experience fever and tender lymph nodes after a hiking or camping trip in an at-risk area such as the Sierra Nevadas, seek immediate medical attention.

The California Department of Public Health also recommends: reasonable precautionsLike paying attention to warnings, keeping food safe, staying away from homes, and treating pets with flea control products.

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