Fleas test positive for Yersinia Pestis plague
Health officials report that fleas collected have tested positive for Yersinia Pestis plague in the parts of the US. Risk of exposure to this serious disease which can be present in fleas, rodents, rabbits and predators that feed upon these animals. The disease can be spread to humans and other animals by the bite of an disease-ridden flea or by direct contact with an infected animal. People should also avoid rodent burrows and keep dogs on a leash. Symptoms generally appear within six days following exposure and include the following: fever, chills, headache, weakness, and muscle pain. The disease can spread throughout the bloodstream and affect the lungs but is treatable with proper antibiotics if treated early.
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