A resident of northern Arizona has died from pneumonic plague, a rare bacterial infection that is easily treated with antibiotics. The death in Coconino County marks the first recorded death from pneumonic plague since 2007. Plague is typically spread through infected fleas and can be transmitted to humans through contact with infected bodily fluids. Health officials recommend caution when handling dead or sick animals, as most cases occur in rural areas of the western United States.
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