Plague — United States
Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) received confirmation today [24 Jul 2015] that squirrels located in Parfet Park have tested positive for bubonic plague.
Postings are being placed around the area with information reminding citizens to take simple precautions to avoid exposure. Plague is a highly infectious bacterial disease carried by various types of wild rodents and is transmitted primarily by flea bites. Squirrels, prairie dogs and other mammals, such as rabbits and cats are
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