US EditionFlea-Borne Typhus Infections On The Rise In Long Beach: Officials
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUG 4 – Long Beach has reported a 66% increase in flea-borne typhus cases this year with 75% of patients hospitalized and all recovering, officials said.
- On Monday, city officials said 20 cases of typhus as of July 31, a 66% increase from last year.
- In recent months, fleas infected with Rickettsia typhi bacteria have bitten rats, opossums and stray cats, city officials said, creating conditions for disease spread.
- All infected individuals have since recovered, though 75% of cases in 2025 were hospitalized, according to city officials.
- Health officials are actively monitoring the situation and expanding community education efforts, and people who think they have typhus should talk to a healthcare provider about treatment and testing.
- Amid increased observation in recent months, city officials said Long Beach is expected to surpass its 2021 record of 28 cases, emphasizing community awareness and prevention.
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UpstractFlea-borne typhus infections are on the rise in SoCal: How to protect yourself and your pets
Flea-borne typhus infections occur year-round in areas of Los Angeles and Orange counties, but cases tend to peak during late summer and fall months.
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