Plague infected fleas  

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Yes, fleas can carry the bubonic plague. Fleas have tested positive for plague in Pueblo County, Colorado.  This plague, caused by bacteria called Yersinia pestis, is transmitted from rodent to rodent by infected fleas. Infected fleas pass plague to animals or people through bites. Plague is characterized by periodic disease outbreaks in rodent populations, some of which have a high death rate; hungry infected fleas that have lost their normal hosts seek other sources of blood, thus increasing the risk to humans and other animals frequenting the area. People infected with plague usually show symptoms within a week after coming in contact with plague. Symptoms include fever, chills, weakness, and swollen and painful lymph nodes. Plague can be treated with antibiotics when caught in time; many people who get sick will not survive.

TIPS TO PREVENT PLAGUE

  • Avoid contact with all sick and dead rodents and rabbits.
  • While hiking, treat pants, socks, shoe tops, arms and legs with insect repellents.
  • Use appropriate flea control products for your pets.
  • Do not let pets sleep in the bed with you.
  • Sick pets should be examined by a veterinarian.
  • Do not catch, play with, or attempt to hand feed wild rodents.
  • Eliminate piles of lumber, broken cement, trash and weeds around your home, outbuildings and cabins that attract rodents.
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