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According to Idaho public health authorities a child has been diagnosed with plague in Elmore County, southern Idaho. This is the first such case since 1992. It is not known if the child was infected in Idaho or during a recent trip to Oregon. Plague is known to occur in wildlife in both states, and elsewhere in the USA.
Plague is rare in international travellers.
No vaccine is available for plague. The most effective form of prevention is to avoid exposure to infected people or animals. If there is a possibility that a traveller has been exposed to plague, it is important to seek prompt medical attention as soon as possible. Progression of the disease may be prevented with appropriate antibiotic treatment.
Anyone experiencing rapidly progressing fever, chills, headache, weakness, respiratory symptoms, chest pain or swollen lymph nodes should seek prompt medical attention.
For further information see Plague.