This is the most lethal form of infection and can lead to death within 24 hours if left untreated; patient was admitted to a local hospital and died on the same day,
A case of pneumonic plague resulted in the death of a resident in Coconino Cunty County, Arizonaas confirmed by the local health authorities. THE illnesscaused by the Yersinia Pestis bacteria, is the most lethal form of infection and can lead to death within 24 hours if left untreated. It is a rare disease, with an average of seven cases MPOR year. This is the first death recorded in the region due to this disease. The patient was admitted to a local hospital and died on the same day, according to information from the State Secretariat of Arizona.
Pneumonic plague affects the lungs and can be transmitted by respiratory droplets. However, there are no records of transmission between humans in the United States since 1924. Symptoms include fever, headache, sputum cough, which can be blood, and chest discomfort. The disease is treatable with antibiotics, but early detection is crucial to treatment success. The speed in diagnosis and early treatment is essential to avoid fatal complications.
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Health authorities are monitoring the case closely, and updates will be provided as new information arises. Epidemiological surveillance is being intensified in the region to identify possible new cases and avoid an outbreak. In addition, awareness campaigns are being carried out to inform the population about the symptoms and the importance of seeking immediate medical care when suspecting the disease.
*With information from Eliseu Caetano
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