Arizona resident dies of plague, say health officials

A resident of Arizona has died of pneumonical plague, health officials confirmed on Friday.

This is the first recorded death of the disease in the district since 2007, reports health and human services in Cocoenino County. In this case, a person had interaction with a dead animal infected with the disease.

A plague known as the “Black Death” in the 14th century killed to half of Europe’s population. It is now rare in humans and can be treated with antibiotics.

On average, seven cases of human plague are reported every year in the United States, according to the Centers for the Control and Prevention of Diseases.

The Cokonino County Government said the risk to the exhibition society remains low.

“Our hearts are coming to the family and friends of the deceased,” said Cocoino Patrice Horstman District Supervisory Board Chairman of the Supervisory Authorities. “We keep them in our thoughts during this difficult time. Out of respect for the family, no further information on death will be published.”

Pneumonic plague is a severe pulmonary infection caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis.

There are various forms of plague, such as bubon plague, which is the most common and caused by the bite of an infected flea. The pneumonic plague, which spreads to the lungs from other untreated forms of plague, is the most serious and is usually rare.

Symptoms of bug plague in humans usually occur within two to eight days after exposure and may include fever, chills, headache, weakness and swollen lymph nodes.

The plague is no longer in the UK and the chance to happen to a person returning to the country is “very low”, government He says.

Prevention measures include the use of DEET insect-based repellent to prevent flea bites, avoiding contact with dead animals, infected tissues or materials, and avoiding close contact with symptomatic patients and crowded areas where they have recently been reported.