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South Lake Tahoe Resident Recovers From Plague Infection

10/29/2025

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A South Lake Tahoe resident is recovering from a confirmed plague infection likely from a flea bite.
The California Department of Public Health emphasizes precautions in rural areas where plague persists in wild rodents, a risk reflected by seven cases annually in the United States.
Plague is caused by Yersinia pestis, which can be severe if untreated.
Public health teams monitor flea and rodent activity and advise protective outdoor measures.

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Story summary

A South Lake Tahoe resident is recovering from a confirmed plague infection likely from a flea bite.
The California Department of Public Health emphasizes precautions in rural areas where plague persists in wild rodents, a risk reflected by seven cases annually in the United States.
Plague is caused by Yersinia pestis, which can be severe if untreated.
Public health teams monitor flea and rodent activity and advise protective outdoor measures.