Flea-borne typhus infections occur year-round in areas of Los Angeles and Orange counties, but cases tend to peak during late ...

The bacterial disease is spread to humans by fleas carried by wild animals and is not transmitted from person to person.

Flea-borne typhus is a bacterial disease transmitted to humans through infected fleas, which are typically found on animals ...

At least 20 typhus cases have been recorded as of July 31, putting the city on track to break a 2021 record of 28 cases.

There have been localized outbreaks near Bixby Park and Junipero Beach, but cases have also been reported citywide, a Health Department official said.

Health officials in Long Beach are urging residents to take steps to reduce flea exposure and protect public health after ...

Scrub typhus cases in Nagaland rise seasonally but fatalities decline due to improved diagnosis, awareness, and treatment ...

City officials are urging residents to take preventative measures, like controlling fleas on pets, avoiding wild animals, and securing outdoor food sources.

Long Beach, California reports an increase in flea-borne typhus cases and urges residents to take preventative measures.

Long Beach is experiencing a localized typhus outbreak and an increase in infections this year, city officials said Monday.

Cases of flea-borne typhus in Long Beach have surged above last year’s level, putting the city on pace for a possible record number of infections and prompting warnings Monday for residents to take ...