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Bubonic Plague in Colorado
Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 1:33 pm
by WildBill
This story caught my attention. I don't remember reading about a case of bubonic plague in a long time. It appears that the 7 year old girl will completely recover. Kudos to the doctors for a quick diagnosis. They probably had a good memory of the symptoms from medical school.
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Re: Bubonic Plague in Colorado
Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 3:17 pm
by mamabearCali
I seem to remember a few people vevery year or so come down with it. It usually makes headlines because it is both rare and deadly if untreated.
Re: Bubonic Plague in Colorado
Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 4:06 pm
by Oldgringo
We should be in Colorado in a week or so for a week or so. I sure hope we don't catch it.
Re: Bubonic Plague in Colorado
Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 4:29 pm
by Thomas
One of my Wilderness First Responder course teachers who is a former EMT, had the bubonic plague. There are a few cases each year.
Re: Bubonic Plague in Colorado
Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 5:45 pm
by WildBill
Oldgringo wrote:We should be in Colorado in a week or so for a week or so. I sure hope we don't catch it.
Stay away from fur bearing mammals. Maybe get yourself some Frontline.
