|
Prarie Dog Plague Human Health Hazard |
|
|
|
|
Written by Angel Fire Blog Publisher
|
|
Friday, 06 August 2010 |
|
Plague is a health risk for individuals involved in prairie dog contact. Although a few cases of human plague occur in the western United States each year, there have not been any recent cases of humans contracting plague in New Mexico.
Plague is transmitted to humans through bites of fleas that inhabit wild rodents infected with plague. Most human plague cases are related to direct contact with wild rodents. Early symptoms include swollen and tender lymph nodes, chills, and fever. Early diagnosis and treatment are imperative. When walking through suspected plague areas, apply an insect repellent to socks and pant cuffs before tucking pants inside boots. |
|
Last Updated ( Friday, 06 August 2010 )
|
