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Bubonic Plague Case Confirmed in Colorado

Historical Context of Bubonic Plague in Colorado Bubonic plague case colorado – The bubonic plague, a deadly bacterial infection, arrived in Colorado in the early 20th century, carried by infected rodents and their fleas. The disease spread rapidly, primarily through the bites of infected fleas that had fed on plague-carrying rodents. The plague had a … Read more