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North Texas city warns of increased flea-born typhus cases. Who is at risk?
Flea-borne typhus is a rickettsial disease caused by a bacteria called — Rickettsia typhi. Infected fleas carried by rats, cats, opossums, dogs and other small mammals can spread the disease, according to the DSHS. The disease is also known as “murine” or “endemic” typhus.
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article290980385.html
@nursefrombirth
When your state is controlled by the party that doesn't give a $#!t about disease control better buckle up.