Arizona resident dies from pneumonic plague; know about the disease
A resident of Northern Arizona's Coconino County succumbed to pneumonic plague, marking the first such death since 2007. Health officials confirmed the rare but deadly lung infection, caused by Yersinia pestis, can spread through respiratory droplets. Symptoms include fever, cough, and chest pain, with rapid deterioration possible.
A resident of Northern Arizona's Coconino County succumbed to pneumonic plague, marking the first such death since 2007. Health officials confirmed the rare but deadly lung infection, caused by Yersinia pestis, can spread through respiratory droplets. Symptoms include fever, cough, and chest pain, with rapid deterioration possible.
