El condado de Los Ángeles reporta aumento de tifus transmitido por pulgas en Mid-Wilshire

El condado de Los Ángeles reporta aumento de tifus transmitido por pulgas en Mid-Wilshire

Las autoridades de salud del Condado de Los Ángeles informaron de siete casos de tifus transmitido por pulgas en el área de Mid-Wilshire y exhortaron a los residentes a implementar medidas de control de pulgas. El departamento señaló que los casos fueron confirmados mediante pruebas y recomendó tratar a las mascotas, aplicar insecticidas y mantener limpias las áreas habitables para reducir la presencia de pulgas.

Actores

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Dr. Muntu Davis

Ubicaciones

Wilshire Center, Los Angeles, California, United States Los Angeles County, California, United States

Artículos

25 de septiembre de 2026
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