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Typhus Cases Rise in LA County Amid Recent Outbreak

Public health officials in Los Angeles County are warning residents about an increase in flea-borne typhus cases, particularly following a recent outbreak in the Pico-Union neighborhood. The number of cases has nearly doubled over the past three years, with 220 reported in 2025 alone.

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