After the chipmunk tested positive for the plague, parts of Lake Tahoe will be closed for several days. It is recommended that people take preventive measures against infectious diseases.
According to the Tahoe Daily Tribune, a chipmunk plague near the southern shore of Lake Tahoe, California, tested positive for plague, leading to closures in many areas ReportSpecifically, the Taylor Creek Visitor Center, Kiwa Beach and its parking lot will be closed until Friday to make way for vector control treatment.
Authorities said that treatment will take place on Thursday, so the affected area “may” reopen on the weekend. At the same time, other areas such as the Kiva picnic parking lot and Tallac venue will remain open.
The plague is serious Bacterial infections Caused by Yersinia pestis, which is mainly transmitted by fleas. In California, people are usually infected with the plague bacteria through the bite of an infected rodent flea, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) SayBut when a person comes into contact with animal tissues, body fluids or blood and Y. pestis enters the body through skin incisions or through the eyes, mouth or nose, it can also be infected.
In the case of chipmunks that tested positive, it was reported that they did not come into contact with humans.
The plague occurs naturally in parts of California. According to the agency, it is currently found in “many foothills and mountains” in the state. Between 1927 and 2020, there were 64 human plague cases in California, and “almost all” cases were related to wild rodent activity and its fleas.
This disease has caused epidemics and deaths in history. Today, the plague is said to be “rare” among humans, with fewer than 5,000 people occurring annually worldwide.Although it can progress to serious or even Fatal disease If diagnosis and treatment are delayed, antibiotics and CDPH can be used for treatment famous.
The agency stated that the best way to reduce plague infection is to avoid contact with rodents and their fleas. People should also be more aware of where rodents infected with the plague may roam, and follow the plague notice at campsites.
CDPH said: “People who visit, hike, camp or live in areas where the plague occurs should avoid contact with wild rodents and their fleas.”
Other important ways to prevent diseases include wearing long pants and stuffing them into boots, and using insect repellent to prevent flea bites. People should also protect their pets and keep them away from sick or dead rodents, as this will also expose them to fleas. Owners should also use flea control products on their pets.
The agency said: “If you become ill within 7 days of a known plague area, please talk to your doctor or doctor immediately and tell them if you have been in contact with fleas or wild rodents.”
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