TYPHUS CASES ON THE RISE IN TEXAS

  

Texas is seeing a growing number of cases of typhus, a disease that was thought to be almost eradicated in the U.S.

Typhus is transmitted by fleas.

Texas Department of State Health Services data show there were more than 360 typhus cases in the state last year, compared to 30 cases in 2003.

The Houston Chronicle reports that a majority of the cases occurred in the southern portion of the state.

The potentially fatal disease is transmitted by fleas that are mostly carried by opossums and other backyard animals.

The disease is often difficult to diagnose because it can be confused with other viral ailments. Symptoms include headaches, chills and a rash.

Typhus was common in the U.S. through the 1940s, there were less than 100 cases reported nationwide by the mid-1950s.

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  1. The truth is that the illegal immigrants crossing the border are bringing this with them from the living conditions across the border.

    1. Citizen Z where r u getting your info. Have any links u can reply with as that is a pretty serious allegation….by the way r u racist?

      1. Cmon now. Playing the race card is in called for. I’m offended that a person from washington county would stoop that low. I’m sure if you did some searching you can find that this could be the case. But assuming someone is racist is just simple minded

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