Flea-transmitted typhus reported in downtown Los Angeles, officials say
Flea-transmitted typhus reported in downtown Los Angeles, officials say
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Nine cases were reported from July to September, and officials considered garbage and stray animals as potential catalysts.
(iStock)Many cases of typhus have appeared in downtown Los Angeles and have prompted health officials to warn about the spread of fleas, which can cause organ damage in severe cases.
It was reported that nine people were ill between July and September, and officials considered trash and stray animals as possible catalysts.
Typhus is a disease caused by bacteria found in infected fleas and can come from cats, rats, opossums and other stray animals. The accumulation of garbage or overcrowding and lack of hygiene are often associated with the spread of the disease.
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Symptoms usually begin within two weeks after exposure and may include fever, chills, body aches, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and rash.
The symptoms are usually managed on their own, but severe cases may require antibiotics. People with severe cases who avoid treatment can suffer organ damage or even death.
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Although the disease can not be spread from person to person and there is no vaccine available, patients can reduce the risk of typhus by avoiding contact with fleas and areas where rodents are found.
"We strongly encourage pet owners to practice safe flea control and we encourage all cities in the county to ensure the maintenance of their garbage cleanup and rodent control activities," said Dr. Muntu Davis, L.A. According to the Los Angeles Times.
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