Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Lake Tahoe Resident Contracts Plague After Camping Trip
Someone living near Lake Tahoe got the plague.
They are getting better at home.
This happened because a flea bit them while they were camping.
The fleas can spread the plague by biting squirrels, chipmunks, or other wild rodents.
Pets can also bring infected fleas home.
The county says to be careful outside, especially where wild animals live.
If you think you were bitten, see a doctor.
A Lake Tahoe area resident tested positive for plague.
The individual is recovering at home.
Officials believe the infection came from an infected flea bite while camping.
Plague is present in many parts of California, especially higher elevation areas.
Precautions are advised when outdoors in areas with wild rodents.
- Who
- A Lake Tahoe area resident.
- What
- A Lake Tahoe area resident tested positive for the plague.
- When
- The case was announced this week.
- Where
- South Lake Tahoe area, California.
- Why
- Believed to be from an infected flea bite while camping.
Public Health Safety
Patient recovery
Preventive measures
Public Health Safety
Take precautions for themselves and their pets when outdoors, especially while walking, hiking and or camping in areas where wild rodents are present.
Patient recovery
No opposing view.
- Disease
- Plague
- Location
- South Lake Tahoe area, California
- Transmission
- Infected flea bites
- Patient Status
- Recovering at home
- Official Advice
- Precautions outdoors
