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New research suggests stray cats and infected fleas may be tied to murine typhus cases in South Texas.

The potentially life-threatening disease was nearly eradicated decades ago, but now it is back and taking on Texas.

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Fleas can spread quickly in cats, dogs, and even your home, but knowing the early signs and the right treatment steps can help you stop an infestation before it gets worse. Fleas are among the most ...

A new study detected Rickettsia typhi in cat fleas, shedding light on the possible role of domestic cats in murine typhus transmission.

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As human cases of flea-borne murine typhus continue to occur in South Texas, researchers are working to better understand the role cats and their fleas may play in the disease's transmission cycle. In ...

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