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flag Rare human plague confirmed in Deschutes County, Oregon, likely from a symptomatic pet cat; first reported case in nearly a decade.

flag Deschutes County health officials have confirmed a rare case of human plague in a local resident, marking Oregon's first reported case in nearly a decade. flag The individual is believed to have been infected by their symptomatic pet cat. flag Close contacts have been notified and provided medication to prevent illness. flag If diagnosed early, plague can be treated with antibiotics and poses little risk to the community. flag The last reported case in the state was in 2015.

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