TORRANCE COUNTY, N.M. — New Mexico health officials announced the first case of the bubonic plague in the state this year. State officials say the case was confirmed in a patient from Torrance County. They are being treated at a local hospital and are expected to make a full recovery. Officials said they think they were likely exposed to flea bites brought home by a pet. They add an investigation will take place at the patient's home to assess any ongoing risk for family members, neighbors or the surrounding community. “This case is a reminder that even during a pandemic, other infectious diseases can still be a threat,” said Acting Secretary David R. Scrase, MD. “Plague cases are routinely diagnosed among animals — and sometimes passed on to humans.”...MORE
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