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Health officials urge public to take precautions as the rare but serious disease resurfaces.
- A resident of Pueblo County has been diagnosed with bubonic plague, the most common form of the disease.
- The source of the infection remains under investigation, with officials advising to avoid contact with rodents and dead animals.
- Symptoms include sudden fever, chills, severe headache, and swollen lymph nodes.
- Plague is treatable with antibiotics if caught early, but prompt medical attention is crucial.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports an average of seven human plague cases annually in the U.S.
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