Human Case of Plague Confirmed in Colorado

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.