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Source of next confirmed human plague case in the US in 2024?
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Human Case of Black Death Confirmed in Pueblo County, Colorado
Jul 5, 2024, 08:27 PM
Health officials in Pueblo County, Colorado, have confirmed a human case of the plague, also known as the Black Death. The case, which has prompted an investigation, is a rare occurrence in modern-day America, more commonly associated with the Middle Ages. Officials have emphasized the importance of prompt treatment for the disease.
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