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LA County Public Health Reports Flea-Borne Typhus Cases at All-Time High
- Los Angeles County officials reported a record 220 cases of flea-borne typhus in 2025, marking the highest number ever documented in the county.
- Flea-Borne typhus, caused by Rickettsia typhi bacteria, spreads to humans through infected fleas carried by rodents, opossums, and stray cats, often entering homes on pets.
- Nearly 90% of those infected required hospitalization, highlighting the illness's severity; public health officials identified three localized outbreaks in 2025 within Central Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Willowbrook.
- Los Angeles County Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis urged residents to take precautions, stating, "It's critical that people take simple steps now," including year-round flea control for pets and securing trash.
- The increase aligns with a broader upward trend observed since around 2010; the 2025 total rose from 187 cases in 2024, prompting officials to emphasize community-level prevention efforts.
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