A POSITIVE case of bubonic plague – the same illness that killed over 20 million people in Europe during the 1300s – was just reported in the US.
An infected flea most likely gave the patient the medieval sickness.
The California Department of Public Health reported that a South Lake Tahoe resident had tested positive after camping in the area.
The case is the first since 2020 in El Dorado County.
County officials said that the patient was at home recovering under the supervision of a medical professional.
Known as The Black Death, the bubonic plague epidemic is considered one of the most devastating events in history.
In popular culture everywhere, the time period is heavily referenced, from sayings like “avoid like the plague” to the famed plague doctor imagery of a person wearing a long coat, hat and mask with an extended beak.
In July, a man in Arizona had died from plague, although it was pneumonic instead of bubonic.
Instead of the bacterium Yersinia pestis infecting the lung area, as is the case with pneumonic, the bubonic plague attacks the lymph nodes.
On average, seven human plague cases are reported each year in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Most cases happen in New Mexico or Arizona.
“Plague is naturally present in many parts of California, including higher elevation areas of El Dorado County,” Kyle Fliflet, the county’s public health director, said.
“It’s important that individuals take precautions for themselves and their pets when outdoors, especially while walking, hiking and or camping in areas where wild rodents are present.”
Fleas typically get the bacterium from wild rodents.
Officials said that symptoms typically arise within two weeks after being exposed to plague.
Symptoms include swollen lymph nodes, nausea, and fever, among others.
Avoiding plague
El Dorado County Officials released the following tips to avoid plague.
“Do not feed squirrels, chipmunks or other wild rodents. Never touch sick, injured or dead rodents. Do not allow your pets to play with or pick up sick, injured or dead rodents. Do not camp, sleep or rest near animal burrows or areas where dead rodents are observed. Look for and heed posted warning signs. Wear long pants tucked into boot tops and spray insect repellent containing DEET on socks and pant cuffs to reduce exposure to fleas. Leave pets home if possible; otherwise keep pets on a leash. Do not allow pets to approach sick or dead rodents or explore rodent burrows. Protect pets with flea control products. Pet cats are highly susceptible to plague and can pose a direct threat to humans. Keep cats away from rodents. Consult a veterinarian if your cat becomes sick after being in contact with rodents. If you get sick after being in an area where plague is known to occur, consult a physician and tell them you may have been exposed to plague.”Source
During the 1300s, no one knew how the plague was spreading or what could solve the sickness that could kill people within hours.
Healthy people could go to sleep at night perfectly fine and be dead by morning, according to History.
At the time, treatment varied, with one of the techniques being bloodletting — a method that removes blood from the person in an attempt to remove impurities.
Now, it can be treated with antibiotics if caught in the beginning stages.
Officials said that they would continue to monitor plague-prone areas.
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