Arizona resident passes away due to pneumonic plague, according to health officials.
Death from Lung Plague in Arizona County A person has died from pneumonia caused by the plague in Coconino County, Arizona. This is the first reported death from this illness in the area since 2007, and officials note that it is not related to recent fatalities among prairie dogs that could be connected to the […]
Death from plague in Arizona: Antibiotics provided to those in close contact with deceased patient
Fatal Plague Case in Northern Arizona Leads to Preventive Measures Flagstaff, AZ – Recent developments surrounding a deadly plague case in northern Arizona have prompted officials to outline steps taken to avert future outbreaks as of July 14. Here’s what we know: a patient arrived at Flagstaff Medical Center displaying symptoms associated with the plague […]
Lake Tahoe Local Goes Camping and Returns with the Plague, Authorities Report
Plague Cases Reported in Eldorado County Eldorado County health officials announced on Tuesday that some individuals have tested positive for the plague and are currently recovering at home with medical oversight. The information comes from press releases issued by the Environmental Management and Public Health departments, following notification from the California Department of Health regarding […]
Coconino County resident passes away due to plague
Plague-Related Death Reported in Coconino County Officials from Northern Arizona Healthcare and Coconino County have confirmed that a resident passed away on Friday at Flagstaff Medical Center due to a pneumonia epidemic. This individual, who died on July 1st, had been admitted to the emergency department the same day, despite receiving treatment. Investigation by the […]
Coconino County resident passes away from plague infection, marking the first death since 2007
Plague Death Reported in Arizona FLAGSTAFF, Arizona – Health officials in northern Arizona have confirmed the death of a Coconino County resident due to pneumonia, which marks the first plague-related death in the county since 2007. The bacteria responsible for plague, Yersinia pestis, can infect animals through bites from fleas that carry the bacteria, according […]
Plague claims life of Arizona resident, the first death recorded since 2007, according to health officials.
Plague-Related Death Reported in Northern Arizona A person in northern Arizona has died from pneumonia linked to the plague, according to health officials who announced the news on Friday. Federal health authorities mention that cases of the plague in humans are quite rare. This incident marks the first reported plague-related death in Coconino County, including […]
Coconino County resident passes away due to pneumonic plague
Plague-Related Death Reported in Coconino County On July 11, officials from the Coconino County Health Department confirmed the death of a resident due to pneumonia plague, which is a serious lung infection resulting from the Yersinia Pestis bacteria. This unfortunate incident is not linked to a recent case involving a prairie dog in the Townsendwinona […]
Scientist talks about uncommon human instance of plague in Coconino County
Rare Pneumonia Case Claims Life in Coconino County A resident of Coconino County recently passed away from an unusual instance of pneumonia. Dave Wagner, who directs the Institute for Pathogens and Microbiota at Northern Arizona University, discussed the plague’s life cycle and the ongoing research to create vaccines. Understanding Plague in Northern Arizona The plague […]
Coconino County Reports Death from Pneumonic Plague in Arizona — Vaccination Recommended Before Travel
Coconino County Reports Pneumonia Death Linked to Plague Officials from the Coconino County Health Department have confirmed the death of a local resident due to pneumonia caused by the bacteria Yersinia Pestis. This marks the first recorded death from pneumonia caused by the plague in Coconino County since 2007, when a person came into contact […]
Health officials report that a resident of Arizona has died from the pneumonic plague.
Pneumonia Epidemic Claims Life in Arizona Health officials in Arizona have confirmed that residents have succumbed to a pneumonia epidemic. This marks the first reported death due to this issue in the county since 2007, according to the Coconino County Department of Health and Human Services. In that earlier case, the individual had contact with […]