Confirmed case of Bubonic Plague in Colorado

El Tiempo Latino

US authorities confirm case of human plague in Colorado

The Pueblo County Department of Public Health and Environment (PDPHE) reported Tuesday that a human case of plague was confirmed in a local resident. This diagnosis was verified by public health officials in the state of Colorado. Origin and transmission of the disease The plague is caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis, transmitted mainly through the bite of fleas that live in wild rodents. In addition, it can be spread through direct contact …