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One case of human plague identified
6 hrs ago
HOLBROOK — Navajo County Public Health officials have confirmed a case of human plague (Yersinia pestis) in the County.
The public health investigation is ongoing and there are no known additional exposures.
Navajo County Health Department is urging the public to take precautions to reduce their risk of exposure to this serious disease, which can be present in fleas, rodents, rabbits and predators that feed upon these animals. The disease can be transmitted to humans and other animals by the bite of an infected flea or by direct contact with an infected animal. To limit possible exposure, people are encouraged to avoid rodent burrows and keep dogs on a leash as required by Arizona State law...
One case of human plague identified
6 hrs ago
HOLBROOK — Navajo County Public Health officials have confirmed a case of human plague (Yersinia pestis) in the County.
The public health investigation is ongoing and there are no known additional exposures.
Navajo County Health Department is urging the public to take precautions to reduce their risk of exposure to this serious disease, which can be present in fleas, rodents, rabbits and predators that feed upon these animals. The disease can be transmitted to humans and other animals by the bite of an infected flea or by direct contact with an infected animal. To limit possible exposure, people are encouraged to avoid rodent burrows and keep dogs on a leash as required by Arizona State law...