In Idaho, a child became infected with bubonic plague

The child is undergoing treatment due to infection with bubonic plague, Idaho health officials say.

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The Central District Health Department reported that the diagnosis was confirmed this week. The child, whose age and gender were not reported, was treated with antibiotics, and he is currently recovering.

Officials cannot say with certainty that a child from Elmore County caught the plague in Idaho or on a recent trip to Oregon.

According to public health officials, bubonic plague is quite rare in humans. It can usually be infected through the bite of an infected flea.

Since 1990, eight cases have been reported in Oregon, and two in Idaho.

“People can reduce their risk by checking their pets for fleas and avoiding contact with wildlife,” CDHD epidemiologist Sarah Correll said in a statement.

Although plague is rare in humans, experts say it is transmitted naturally in some rodent populations, including squirrels in Idaho.

Health officials emphasize that transfer from person to person is extremely rare and does not pose a danger to others.

In 2015 and 2016, they found that the plague was caused by rodents in Elmore County and in the south of Hell County.

Symptoms of plague usually occur within two to six days of exposure and include sudden fever, chills, headache, and weakness. In most cases, there is a painful swelling of the lymph node in the groin, armpit or neck.

Signs of plague in cats and dogs include fever, loss of appetite, and even lethargy. There may be a swelling in the lymph nodes under the jaw of domestic animals.

CDHD says that prompt diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic treatment can significantly reduce the risk of death in humans and domestic animals.

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