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Flea-borne typhus is spreading fast in LA—five cases already this year in Pico-Union, with more popping up countywide. Rats, stray cats, and opossums are the usual suspects, hitching fleas into your home. Nearly 90% of last year’s 220 cases required hospitalization. Symptoms? Fever, rashes, headaches, and body aches—usually show up 1-2 weeks after exposure. Treatable with antibiotics if caught early, but don’t wait—see a doctor if you think you’ve been bitten by the bug. Keep pets on flea meds year-round, avoid strays, and keep wildlife out of your yard.

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