In a shocking event, health officials in Arizona confirmed that a resident has died from pneumonic plague, a severe lung infection caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. This unfortunate incident marks the first recorded death from the plague in Coconino County since 2007. The county government stated that the individual likely interacted with an infected animal prior to the fatality.
Plague, which historically devastated Europe during the 14th century as the "Black Death," is now rare in humans and can be effectively treated with antibiotics. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that an average of seven cases are documented annually in the United States. Despite this death, Coconino County residents are reassured that the risk of exposure remains low.
In a statement, Patrice Horstman, Chair of the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, extended condolences to the friends and family of the deceased and emphasized the importance of respect during this tragic time.
Pneumonic plague is a serious illness that develops in the lungs, often due to untreated forms of plague. Symptoms of bubonic plague, the most common type, emerge within two to eight days and can include fever, chills, headaches, and swollen lymph nodes.
While preventative measures include avoiding contact with dead animals and utilizing insect repellent, there have been no recent cases of plague reported in the UK, reflecting a very low risk of occurrence for travelers from the country.
Plague, which historically devastated Europe during the 14th century as the "Black Death," is now rare in humans and can be effectively treated with antibiotics. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that an average of seven cases are documented annually in the United States. Despite this death, Coconino County residents are reassured that the risk of exposure remains low.
In a statement, Patrice Horstman, Chair of the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, extended condolences to the friends and family of the deceased and emphasized the importance of respect during this tragic time.
Pneumonic plague is a serious illness that develops in the lungs, often due to untreated forms of plague. Symptoms of bubonic plague, the most common type, emerge within two to eight days and can include fever, chills, headaches, and swollen lymph nodes.
While preventative measures include avoiding contact with dead animals and utilizing insect repellent, there have been no recent cases of plague reported in the UK, reflecting a very low risk of occurrence for travelers from the country.
