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California Confirms Plague Case in South Lake Tahoe Resident

Officials cite a likely flea bite during camping, reflecting ongoing detections in local rodents.

Eine Person aus South Lake Tahoe wurde positiv auf die Pest getestet.
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Kampf gegen die Pest: Ein Mitarbeiter eines Schädlingsbekämpfungsunternehmens führt eine angeordnete Mückenbekämpfung durch.
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Overview

  • The patient is recovering at home under medical monitoring, according to El Dorado County Public Health.
  • County surveillance identified Yersinia pestis in 41 rodents from 2021 to 2024 and four additional rodents in 2025, all in the Tahoe basin.
  • Health authorities urge people to avoid contact with wild rodents, use repellent, and keep pets away from burrows during outdoor activities.
  • CDC figures indicate the United States averages about seven confirmed human plague cases per year.
  • The Tahoe area’s most recent prior human case was reported in 2020, and that person recovered after treatment.