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New Mexico Reports First Human Plague Case of 2025

8/29/2025

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New Mexico reported its first human plague case in 2025, involving a 43-year-old man from Valencia County who camped in Rio Arriba County. He has since been discharged from the hospital.
Public health officials emphasize the importance of community awareness and preventive measures against Yersinia pestis.
The U.S. averages seven plague cases annually, mostly in western states.

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New Mexico reported its first human plague case in 2025, involving a 43-year-old man from Valencia County who camped in Rio Arriba County. He has since been discharged from the hospital.
Public health officials emphasize the importance of community awareness and preventive measures against Yersinia pestis.
The U.S. averages seven plague cases annually, mostly in western states.