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What to know about combating plague outbreaks
Health officials and news outlets are reviewing how plague outbreaks are detected and controlled. Plague, a bacterial disease carried by rodents and transmitted to humans through flea bites, remains rare but still appears in parts of the western United States, Africa and Asia. Doctors treat it effectively with antibiotics, and early diagnosis is key. Advice includes avoiding contact with wild rodents, using insect repellent in endemic areas, and seeking care promptly for symptoms such as fever and swollen lymph nodes.
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- What to know about combating plague outbreaks · Central Oregon Daily
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