
Colorado reports plague-infected fleas and animals, blames disease for 10-year-old’s death
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Colorado health officials are investigating plague activity across a handful of counties, with plague-related causes behind the death of a child.
Plague, caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis, can spread to humans and pets through bites of infected fleas or contact with infected animals, according to a release issued Thursday. Colorado health officials expect to see fleas test positive for the plague during the summer. The disease is treatable if it's detected early on, but according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "without prompt treatment, the disease can cause serious illness or death." Symptoms involve a sudden, spiking fever or swollen lymph nodes.More Related News