Los Angeles Has a Flea Problem—and It’s Fueling Typhus Outbreaks
Fleas and the diseases they spread are having a grand ole time in Los Angeles as of late. The area is currently dealing with cases of typhus. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported this week that it’s investigating a localized outbreak of the bacterial disease that left several people hospitalized.
- ▪Fleas and the diseases they spread are having a grand ole time in Los Angeles as of late.
- ▪The area is currently dealing with cases of typhus.
- ▪The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported this week that it’s investigating a localized outbreak of the bacterial disease that left several people hospitalized.
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| Publication time | Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:40:15 +0000 |
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Fleas and the diseases they spread are having a grand ole time in Los Angeles as of late. The area is currently dealing with cases of typhus. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported this week that it’s investigating a localized outbreak of the bacterial disease that left several people hospitalized. It’s the second major outbreak in LA seen this year, though cases are on the rise throughout the county. Residents are being advised to keep their pets flea-free and to avoid contact with wildlife that could potentially carry the bloodsucking insects.
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