An Arizona resident died from pneumonic plague, marking the first death from the disease in Coconino County in nearly 20 years. Although cases are rare in the U.S., primarily found in rural western states, pneumonic plague is the deadliest form, causing severe respiratory issues, and is typically transmitted through flea bites or contact with infected animals.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: An Arizona person got very sick and sadly died from a disease called pneumonic plague, which hasn’t happened in their area for almost 20 years.
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