los angeles flea borne typhus
Definition
An infectious bacterial disease caused by Rickettsia typhi, transmitted to humans primarily through the feces of infected fleas from hosts like rats, opossums, and cats, with a notable surge in cases reported in Los Angeles County, California.
A public health crisis in Los Angeles, where flea-borne typhus reached a record 220 cases in 2025, with nearly 90% of patients requiring hospitalization, marking the highest incidence ever recorded in the area.
Examples
After romping with stray cats in the backyard, Dave blamed his fever on Los Angeles flea-borne typhus, swearing off feral pets forever.
Tourists beware: amid the glamour of Hollywood, Los Angeles flea-borne typhus lurks in the shadows, courtesy of opportunistic opossums.
In a plot twist worthy of a noir film, the detective's investigation stalled when he caught Los Angeles flea-borne typhus from a rat-infested alley.
LA's latest trend isn't a new smoothie bowl—it's Los Angeles flea-borne typhus, hopping from flea to flea in record numbers.
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