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Galveston at center of new CDC study on resurgence of flea-borne typhus

Galveston at center of new CDC study on resurgence of flea-borne typhus
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Infected fleas can be carried by rats, opossums, cats and dogs. Experts say the disease is commonly found in stray cats, but domestic cats can carry it, too, which is why they recommend flea prevention in pets.

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