Bubonic Plague hits the U.S.

Klorox · 06-06-2007, 08:20 AM

KOB.com

Quote:

Posted at: 06/05/2007 12:53:18 PM

By: The Associated Press

Torrance Co. woman hospitalized with plague

SANTA FE (AP) - A Torrance County woman is in critical condition with plague.

The state Department of Health did not release the 58-year-old woman’s name but says she developed bubonic plague, which progressed to plague pneumonia.

It’s the second case of plague confirmed in the state this year. A San Juan County man was infected with plague in April. He recovered.

The Health Department is investigating the woman’s home to determine if there’s a risk to other people.

Kinda freaky, eh?

IronDragon · 06-06-2007, 12:19 PM

Between ten and twenty people a year contract the plague in the United States. Almost exclusively from the rocky mountain stats and California. About 14% of cases are fatal. Worldwide there are about 3,000 cases per year.

Klorox · 06-06-2007, 01:45 PM

Wow, really? I never knew that.

Harkoliar · 06-07-2007, 06:07 AM

scary stuff

06-06-2007, 12:19 PM	#2
IronDragon Elminster Join Date: January 16, 2003 Location: Michigan Age: 58 Posts: 419	Between ten and twenty people a year contract the plague in the United States. Almost exclusively from the rocky mountain stats and California. About 14% of cases are fatal. Worldwide there are about 3,000 cases per year. __________________ Ever notice that "What The Hell!" is always the right decision?- Marilyn Monroe

06-06-2007, 01:45 PM	#3
Klorox Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 21, 2004 Location: USA Age: 48 Posts: 1,168	Wow, really? I never knew that. __________________ Baruk Khazad! Khazad ai-mênu! "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."-- Edmund Burke

06-07-2007, 06:07 AM	#4
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 41 Posts: 5,556	scary stuff __________________ Catch me if you can..

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