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Suneeta Sunny

Colorado Confirms Rare Case Of Human Plague: Essential Facts, Safety Tips

Although a serious infection, early diagnosis allows for effective treatment with commonly available antibiotics, significantly reducing the risk of complications or death (Credit: Image by DC studio on Freepik)

Health officials in Colorado have confirmed a rare case of human plague, a potentially life-threatening disease transmitted from infected rodents.

"The Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment, in collaboration with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, is investigating a human case of plague based on preliminary test results," Pueblo County officials said in a news release.

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