SANTA FE, N.M. (NCS) – Health officers are warning the neighborhood to be additional cautious about the plague after 5 circumstances have been confirmed in a single state.
A wild rat just lately examined optimistic for the plague in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. At least 4 different animal infections have been reported to date this yr, together with three canine in Santa Fe County.
The plague can be lethal in each animals and individuals. Symptoms for animals and individuals embody lack of urge for food, swollen lymph nodes and fever.
Health officers say individuals can assist prevent plague by utilizing a veterinarian-approved flea-control product and not leaving pet meals the place wildlife can come into contact with it.
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