California Resident Tests Positive for Plague, Likely Bitten by Infected Flea

California resident tests positive for plague, likely bitten by infected flea

A California resident tested positive for the bubonic plague and is believed to have been bitten by an infected flea while camping in the area.

Plague Cases Spark Outbreak Concerns in Western U.S.

This article was originally published by Willow Tohi at Natural News.  A California resident contracted the plague after a Lake Tahoe camping trip, marking the latest in a string of cases across the western U.S. Health officials report confirmed cases in Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming, with nine fatalities since 1957. Plague is transmitted by fleas from wild rodents, with bubonic and pneumonic forms posing serious health risks. Public hea…

What to Know About Plague After a New Case in California

Health officials in the Sierra Nevada region of California announced this week that a local resident tested positive for plague, an extremely rare bacterial infection usually transmitted through flea bites.

California Resident Contracts Bubonic Plague from Flea Bite in Tahoe

A recent case of plague in South Lake Tahoe has thrust the ancient disease back into the spotlight, reminding public health experts and outdoor enthusiasts alike of the persistent risks in California’s wilder regions. Health officials in El Dorado County confirmed on August 20, 2025, that a local resident tested positive for the plague after likely being bitten by an infected flea during a camping trip in the area. The individual, whose identity…