Plague In Idaho Ground Squirrels Prompts Health Warning; suspected canine case

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Plague In Idaho Ground Squirrels Prompts Health Warning
By Associated Press & Samantha Wright ? 1 hour ago

Idaho health officials say ground squirrels south of Boise have tested positive for plague. They say humans and pets should avoid the area.

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare in a statement Friday says the bacterial disease can be spread by the bites of fleas or by direct contact with infected animals, including rodents, rabbits and pets...

 

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UPDATE: 1 Ada County Dog Now Likely Has Plague, Health District Says
1 hour ago ? NATE POPPINO Idaho Statesman

BOISE (AP) | Ground squirrels south of Boise have tested positive for plague, and humans and pets should avoid the area, Idaho health officials say. Read more

BOISE | The Central District Health Department Thursday reports that a dog in Ada County that had contact with ground squirrels in the plague area likely has the disease, according to preliminary tests.

A confirmation of the test is expected in about a week. The dog has been treated and is recovering...