In the American Los Angeles was hit by a typhus epidemic. 57 people officially recognized as sick, and experts believe that feral cats and rats carry this disease.
The city of movie stars, millionaires and one of the most popular American resorts of Los Angeles are faced with an epidemic of typhus. The disease is spreading in this city and surrounding area, as officially confirmed by the sanitation departments. Currently, 57 confirmed cases of infection with the bacterial infection and at least 9 of them in the suburbs of Los Angeles. Last week the epidemic the threat of typhus was declared in Pasadena, which is home to 135,000 people. The leadership of the local health Department are investigating the incidents, trying to identify the source of infection.
In an official statement, stating that the disease is typhoid, which can lead to death, it is usual for the region of Los Angeles. However, the number of cases exceeds traditional measures that can talk about the threat of the epidemic. Particularly worrying experts the number of cases of typhoid fever in the suburbs of Los Angeles and in neighboring cities. Magicforum reminds that this disease is transmitted through the feces of insects, which can enter the bloodstream through cuts on the skin or after he fingers, rubs eyes.
First of all we are talking about the fleas living in the fur of stray cats and rats. These animals are attracted to garbage dumps on city streets. Most of the victims of typhus encounter headaches, fever and a rash, but in some cases, the disease can lead to life-threatening hepatitis and internal bleeding. (READ MORE)