A California resident from the Lake Tahoe area has tested positive for the plague, reportedly contracted after being bitten by an infected flea while camping in South Lake Tahoe, as stated by local health officials. The patient is currently recuperating at home under medical supervision, according to ABC News . This recent case marks the first in the area since 2020, highlighting the plague's presence in the region.

The plague, caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis, is transmitted through bites from infected fleas or contact with infected animals, according to CNN . In less than two weeks of being exposed to the plague, some symptoms may start to show, including bodily weakness, chills, swollen lymph nodes, and fever .

While it is a serious ailment, the plague can be treated qui

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