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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Erin Keller

Arizona resident dies from the plague less than 24 hours after showing symptoms

A person has died from the plague in Northern Arizona, health officials confirmed Thursday.

The victim was rushed to Flagstaff Medical Center, showing severe symptoms, and died the same day. An autopsy revealed Yersinia pestis, the bacterium responsible for plague, was found. No further details about the patient or their identity have been revealed.

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