Another Plague Case Detected in California

Kokcha News Agency – A resident of California has tested positive for the plague, marking another case of the rare disease in the state. According to health officials, the individual was likely bitten by an infected flea while camping in the South Tahoe area.

The El Dorado County Public Health Department confirmed that the patient is receiving treatment at home and is in stable condition. Acting Public Health Officer Dr. Kyle Fliflet warned, “The plague is naturally present in many parts of California, including the higher elevation areas of El Dorado County. People and pets should take precautions, especially when hiking, camping, or engaging in outdoor activities in areas inhabited by wild rodents.”

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports an average of seven human plague cases annually in the country. The disease, caused by the bacterium *Yersinia pestis*, is typically transmitted through flea bites or contact with infected animals. Symptoms, which can appear within two weeks of exposure, include fever, chills, weakness, and swollen lymph nodes. The plague is treatable with common antibiotics.