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A bubonic plague death has been confirmed in Coconino County, Arizona, marking the first such fatality in the US in eight years. The victim, who interacted with an infected animal, died at Flagstaff Medical Center despite resuscitation attempts, with health officials emphasizing low transmission risk and advising precautions against exposure to wild rodents.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: A person in Arizona died from the bubonic plague after coming into contact with an infected animal, marking the first such death in the area in 16 years.
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