Flea-Borne Typhus Cases Rise in Los Angeles: Key Facts & Prevention
Los Angeles County has seen a troubling increase in flea-borne typhus cases over the past year, raising concerns among public health officials and residents alike. The bacterial infection, transmitted primarily through infected fleas that infest rats, opossums, and other urban wildlife, has been on the rise since 2020. While typhus itself is treatable with antibiotics,…