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Animal Type:

Cat;
Human

Disease Agent:

Plague (Yersina pestis)

Disease Agent Type:

Bacteria

Organization:

United States Government

Region:

United States

Production System:

Hobby/Pet

Media Type:

Report

Frequency:

One Time

CDC MMWR

MMWR human plague from an infected cat in Oregon

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The CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report reported "Notes from the Field: Early-Season Human Plague Transmitted from an Infected Cat — Oregon, January 2024." An Oregon man had signs and symptoms of plague, Yersinia pestis, in January 2024. The investigation revealed his cat was being treated for a neck abscess and vomiting.