Plague averages about seven human cases per year in the U.S., with highest occurrence in Western states such as northern New Mexico and northern Arizona. Bubonic plague is the most common form, producing painful lymph nodes and early signs like fever, headache, chills and weakness. Plague is treated with antibiotics and U.S. mortality has been low, with 15 deaths recorded from 2000 to 2023. Transmission typically occurs via infected flea bites or handling infected animals, and no vaccine exists; the CDC recommends DEET on skin, permethrin on clothing and pet flea control. West Nile is mosquito-borne, with recent U.S. averages of 2,345 cases and 120 deaths per year. California risk is highest in the Central Valley. West Nile symptoms range from mild headaches, body aches and rash to severe encephalitis or meningitis, and there is no specific antiviral treatment.
How common is it? The Centers for Disease Control says an average of seven human plague cases are reported each year in the United States. It's most common in Western states, particularly northern New Mexico and northern Arizona. Is this the same as bubonic plague? Bubonic is the most common of the three forms of plague. The name refers to one of the symptoms, painful lymph nodes. Symptoms: Early signs include fever, headache, chills, weakness.
How common is it? West Nile counts vary widely from year to year because of periodic epidemics, the CDC says. The recent average for the U.S. is 2,345 human cases per year and 120 deaths. In California the highest risk is in the Central Valley. Symptoms: The milder symptoms include headaches, body aches and rash. Some patients experience long-lasting fatigue and weakness, and the most severe cases involve encephalitis or meningitis. There is no specific treatment other than addressing the symptoms.
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