{"id":2173097,"date":"2024-02-10T12:24:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-10T17:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-human-plague-case-likely-came-from-domestic-cat\/"},"modified":"2024-02-10T12:25:46","modified_gmt":"2024-02-10T17:25:46","slug":"oregon-human-plague-case-likely-came-from-domestic-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-human-plague-case-likely-came-from-domestic-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"Oregon plague case likely transmitted by domestic cat"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Foregon-human-plague-case-likely-came-from-domestic-cat%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2173097&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Resident in Rural Oregon Diagnosed with\u2063 Plague \u200cLikely Infected by Pet\u2064 Cat<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Health officials have made a startling announcement this \u2063week &#8211; a resident in rural central Oregon \u2064has been diagnosed with\u200d the plague, and it is believed that \u2064their pet cat is the source of the infection.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>First \u2064Human Infection of Plague Since 2015<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Deschutes County Health\u2062 Services confirmed on Wednesday that a local resident\u2063 has \u2063contracted the disease,\u2063 marking the first human case of plague in\u2064 the area since \u200c2015.\u2063 The patient&#8217;s \u2062pet cat also showed symptoms of the infection, \u200dleading experts \u2062to suspect a connection.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Cats: Highly Susceptible to Plague<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that cats \u200dare particularly vulnerable to plague.\u2062 Not only do they struggle\u200b to clear the infection from \u2063their bodies, but they\u200b are also more likely to\u2064 come into\u200c contact with rodents,\u200d the primary carriers of infected fleas.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Pets\u200c as Transmitters of Infection<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Pets can transmit the infection to humans through \u200btissue or bodily fluids, including respiratory droplets from \u200ccoughs and sneezes. \u200dThey can also \u2064directly carry \u2064infected\u2064 fleas that can bite\u200d humans. \u200cIt is crucial for pet \u200cowners to be aware of these \u2062risks.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Plague: A Historical Perspective<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Plague \u200dwas first introduced to the\u200d United States in 1900, with the last urban \u2064epidemic occurring \u200cin Los Angeles in 1924. Since then, cases of plague have primarily \u200dbeen\u200b reported\u2063 in the \u2064rural \u200bWest, particularly in the &#8220;Four Corners&#8221;\u2063 region where Utah, Colorado, New \u200dMexico,\u2063 and Arizona meet.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Symptoms and Precautions<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The symptoms\u200d of\u200b plague vary depending\u2064 on how a person is exposed \u2064to the\u2062 bacteria. The most common form, bubonic plague, is characterized by painful and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/people-report-heart-inflammation-and-female-reproductive-issues-after-receiving-covid-19-vaccines\/\" title=\"People report heart inflammation and female reproductive issues after receiving COVID-19 vaccines\">swollen lymph nodes<\/a>,\u200b along with fever,\u2062 headache, chills, \u200dand weakness. In light \u2062of this recent case, Deschutes County Health Services\u2064 advises residents to keep \u2062their \u2063pets on leashes when \u2062outdoors\u200b and discourage cats from hunting rodents. If a cat becomes sick after\u200b contact with rodents, it is important to consult a veterinarian immediately.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the symptoms of \u2062the plague in humans and what\u200b is\u200d the recommended treatment?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  In \u2062Oregon since 2015<\/h3>\n<p>The recent case of plague \u2063in a resident \u200bof rural central Oregon is the first human \u2062infection\u200d in the state\u2063 since \u20622015. Plague, caused by the bacterium \u200dYersinia\u2064 pestis, is a \u2064rare but potentially deadly disease that primarily affects rodents and fleas. Humans can contract the disease through direct contact with\u2062 infected animals \u200bor through insect bites,\u2064 specifically from \u2063fleas that have fed on infected animals.<\/p>\n<p>Plague\u2062 outbreaks have \u200boccurred periodically throughout history, with the\u2064 most notorious \u2064being the Black\u200b Death \u200din the 14th century. While rare \u200dtoday, the disease still exists in certain parts of the world, including the western United States.\u2063 In\u2063 the U.S., \u200dan average of seven human plague cases are reported each year, mostly in rural areas of New Mexico, Arizona, and \u200bColorado. Oregon, however, generally has very few cases, making \u200dthis recent diagnosis particularly concerning for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arizonas-governor-lifts-restrictions-on-businesses-that-limit-capacity\/\" title=\"Arizona\u2019s Governor Lifts Restrictions On Businesses That Limit Capacity\">local health officials<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Transmission of the plague from a\u2064 pet cat<\/h3>\n<p>The\u2062 source of \u2064this latest case in Oregon appears to be the \u200cresident&#8217;s pet \u2062cat. Health officials\u200b have identified\u2063 the bacteria Yersinia pestis in the feline, making it the likely source of the \u200cinfection. \u200cIt is believed that the \u2062cat may \u200dhave contracted the disease from infected \u2064wild rodents or fleas in\u2063 the area.<\/p>\n<p>This type of transmission, from pet to human, is rare but not unprecedented. Cats can\u2064 become infected\u200b with the plague through hunting rodents or through flea bites, \u2064and they \u200dcan then transmit the disease\u200d to humans through bites\u200d or scratches. It is crucial for pet owners\u2063 to be aware of the potential risks \u200bassociated\u2063 with the plague and \u2062take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their pets.<\/p>\n<h3>Symptoms and treatment<\/h3>\n<p>Plague symptoms in humans typically appear within two \u200dto six days after exposure and can include \u2063fever, chills, weakness, muscle aches, and swollen lymph nodes. If left untreated, the disease can\u200b progress to severe complications, such as\u200b pneumonia or \u2064septicemia. Prompt diagnosis and treatment with antibiotics are essential for a successful recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Health officials are\u200c closely monitoring the affected individual \u2062and have\u200d taken necessary \u200csteps to ensure\u2064 the\u200d safety of the community.\u200c They are also advising residents to\u200c be \u2064vigilant and report any signs of illness or unusual behavior \u200cin their pets.<\/p>\n<h3>Prevention and \u2064awareness<\/h3>\n<p>To prevent the spread of the plague,\u200d individuals in affected areas should take precautions such as \u200davoiding contact with wild rodents, safely disposing of dead animals, and using appropriate flea prevention measures for pets. It is\u2062 also important to educate \u2064oneself about\u2064 the symptoms and transmission of the disease to recognize any potential risks.<\/p>\n<p>In light of this recent diagnosis, health officials in Oregon are increasing public awareness about the plague and urging residents to take necessary precautions. They \u200bemphasize the importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-police-officer-pleads-guilty-in-case-of-missing-k9-in-west-virginia\/\" title=\"Ex-cop admits guilt in WV K9 disappearance.\">regular veterinary care<\/a> for pets\u2063 and maintaining a \u200dclean living environment to \u2064minimize \u200cthe risk of exposure.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The\u200c diagnosis of plague\u2063 in a rural Oregon resident, likely infected by their pet cat, is \u2063a concerning \u2062development.\u200b While \u2062rare, cases of the\u2064 plague\u200d continue to occur in certain areas, highlighting the need \u200bfor \u200cpublic awareness \u2064and preventive measures. It\u200b is crucial for individuals to take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their \u200dpets from potential\u200d infections. By staying informed and\u200d following appropriate \u2063guidelines, communities \u200ccan minimize the\u2063 risks associated\u200d with this ancient disease and\u200c ensure \u2062the \u2063health \u2063and \u200dsafety of their residents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Been diagnosed with the plague, suggesting that the cat was the source of the infection. This incident serves as a reminder that even domestic animals can carry and transmit dangerous diseases, emphasizing the importance of regular veterinary check-ups and practicing good hygiene when handling pets<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2666,"featured_media":2315279,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2173097","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2173097","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2666"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2173097"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2173097\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2315279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2173097"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2173097"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2173097"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}