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Los Angeles flea‑borne typhus outbreak
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Latest: Los Angeles faces surge in flea‑borne typhus cases
In late July 2026, Los Angeles County health officials identified a localized flea‑borne typhus outbreak in the Pico‑Union neighborhood, hospitalising five residents who later recovered. The report highlighted a broader