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Plague Flares in New Mexico as Flea Transmission Noted
Health column reports plague cases in New Mexico with a 32-year-old Indian woman showing chest blisters and a fever of 105. The bubo appeared in her armpit and germs were isolated from the bubo. The piece discusses historical outbreaks, pest control measures in prairie dog towns, and existing vaccines and insecticides. It also includes unrelated health tips and reader notes on varicose veins and teeth grinding.
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