FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A resident of northern Arizona has died from pneumonic plague, well being officers stated Friday.
Plague is uncommon to people, with on common about seven circumstances reported yearly within the U.S., most of them within the western states, in accordance with federal well being officers.
The demise in Coconino County, which incorporates Flagstaff, was the primary recorded demise from pneumonic plague since 2007, native officers stated. Additional particulars together with the establish of the sufferer weren’t launched.
Plague is a bacterial an infection recognized for killing tens of hundreds of thousands in 14th century Europe. In the present day, it’s simply handled with antibiotics.
The bubonic plague is the commonest type of the bacterial an infection, which spreads naturally amongst rodents like prairie canine and rats.
There are two different varieties: septicemic plague that spreads by the entire physique, and pneumonic plague that infects the lungs.
Pneumonic plague is essentially the most lethal and best to unfold.
The micro organism is transmitted by the bites of contaminated fleas that may unfold it between rodents, pets and people.
Individuals may also get plague by touching contaminated bodily fluids. Well being consultants advocate taking additional care when dealing with useless or sick animals.
Most circumstances occur in rural areas of northern New Mexico, northern Arizona, southern Colorado, California, southern Oregon and much western Nevada, in accordance with the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention.
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