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Galveston at center of new CDC study on resurgence of flea-borne typhus
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Julianna Washburn, Galveston County Bureau , as published by Houston Public Media
· July 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the study are available from Houston Public Media, including recommendations from experts on how to prevent the spread of the disease, such as using flea prevention on pets.
Galveston is the focus of a new study by the CDC on the resurgence of flea-borne typhus. The disease is spread through infected fleas, which can be carried by various animals.
These animals include rats, opossums, cats, and dogs. Stray cats are commonly found to carry the disease, but it can also be carried by domestic cats.
Further details on the study are available from Houston Public Media, including recommendations from experts on how to prevent the spread of the disease, such as using flea prevention on pets.
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Category: local Published: July 23, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media Reading time: 1 min
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