Bubonic Plague Outbreak: Oregon Case Linked to Pet Cat Sends Shockwaves in the US – What You Need to Know About This Deadly Disease
New Delhi, India – Health officials in Oregon have confirmed the first human case of bubonic plague in over eight years. They believe the likely transmission occurred from the symptomatic pet cat of the infected resident. The infected person and their pet have received prompt medical attention to minimize the risk to the community. This incident marks Oregon’s first case of plague since 2015, when a teenage girl contracted the disease from a flea bite. …