A person has tested positive for plague after possibly being bitten by an infected flea while camping in South Lake Tahoe, according to public health officials.

El Dorado County’s public health division announced the positive plague case on Tuesday and stated that the individual is currently under the care of a medical professional while recovering at home.

“Plague is naturally present in many parts of California , including higher elevation areas of El Dorado County,” Kyle Fliflet, El Dorado County’s acting director of public health, said in a news release . “It’s important that individuals take precautions for themselves and their pets when outdoors, especially while walking, hiking and or camping in areas where wild rodents are present.”

No other information about the person or

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