Oregon Resident Diagnosed with Bubonic Plague, Believed to Have Contracted from Pet Cat

Oregon resident diagnosed with bubonic plague, believed to have been contracted from pet cat. Early diagnosis and treatment have minimized risk to the community. Bubonic plague, typically carried by wild rodents and their fleas, is rare in the US with only 5 to 15 cases reported annually in the Western region. Health officials advise precautions to prevent spread of the disease and emphasize the rarity of contracting it.