Los Angeles Times

Human case of flea-borne typhus in Fountain Valley is O.C.’s fifth this season

Orange County vector control officials are urging residents to keep their pets, bodies and homes flea free, after a human case of flea-borne typhus was detected in the city of Fountain Valley earlier ...
ABC7

5th human case of flea-borne typhus reported in Orange County

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. (KABC) -- Public health advisories have been posted near the intersection of Slater Avenue and Magnolia Street in Fountain Valley after a case of flea-borne typhus was detected ...
Los Angeles Times

Flea-borne typhus infections are on the rise in SoCal: How to protect yourself and your pets

Pet owners, beware: Flea-borne typhus is on the rise in parts of Southern California. The good news is there are several commonsense ways to protect your pet and yourself from getting infected. A flea ...
Prevention

This Is What Flea Bites Look Like on Humans

Becoming a meal for a hungry flea probably isn’t on your to-do list, but flea bites can and do happen to humans. But, many people have no idea what flea bites actually look like. Keep reading for ...
NBC DFW

Symptoms of flea-borne typhus often confused with other illnesses

Often confused with the flu, flea-borne typhus has seen a steady increase in the last five years in Texas, and the disease can make people sick. Fleas found on rats, opossums, cats and dogs can ...