Newsweek July 06, 2026 • 14:57

Cat Fleas Linked to Fatal Human Disease in Texas - Newsweek

By Melissa Fleur Afshar

Cat Fleas Linked to Fatal Human Disease in Texas - Newsweek

The potentially life-threatening disease was nearly eradicated decades ago, but now it is back and taking on Texas.

A resurging flea-borne disease is on the rise in parts of Texas, and researchers are warning that domestic pets could be bringing it into homes.
New research from the south of the state has drawn a … [+6113 chars]

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