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Bubonic Plague Case in South Lake Tahoe Sparks Alarm

8/20/2025

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A resident of South Lake Tahoe tested positive for bubonic plague, likely from an infected flea bite while camping.
Plague is naturally found in California, especially in higher elevation regions.
Symptoms include fever, nausea, and swollen lymph nodes; early treatment with antibiotics is effective.
Precautions involve avoiding wild rodents and using insect repellent.
The last human case in El Dorado County occurred in 2020.

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Story summary

A resident of South Lake Tahoe tested positive for bubonic plague, likely from an infected flea bite while camping.
Plague is naturally found in California, especially in higher elevation regions.
Symptoms include fever, nausea, and swollen lymph nodes; early treatment with antibiotics is effective.
Precautions involve avoiding wild rodents and using insect repellent.
The last human case in El Dorado County occurred in 2020.