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How California dog-walker diagnosed with plague likely got infected – 7NEWS.com.au
A South Lake Tahoe resident has been diagnosed with the plague, marking the first human case in California since 2015.
A South Lake Tahoe resident has been diagnosed with the plague, marking the first human case in California since 2015.
Health officials believe the person may have been bitten by an infected flea while walking their dog in the area, according to a press release from the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency.
The infected person is recovering at home under the care of a medical professional, the release said.
Symptoms of plague often appear within two weeks of exposure and can incl…
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