The resident was likely infected with plague by their symptomatic pet cat, Deschutes County Health Services said in a news release on Wednesday."All close contacts of the resident and their pet have been contacted and provided medication to prevent illness," Dr. Richard Fawcett, the Deschutes County health officer, said in the release without identifying the infected resident.
The last case of human plague in Oregon was reported in 2015, according to Oregon Health Authority.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Case of human plague confirmed in OregonHumans typically begin to show symptoms of the plague within two to eight days of exposure. Symptoms can include a sudden onset of fever, nausea, weakness, chills, muscle aches and visibly swollen lymph nodes called buboes. Humans can be infected through bites or contact with infected fleas or animals.
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