back to the Dark Ages, wonderful...
Posted on 06/20/2015 9:54:07 PM PDT by familyop
Bubonic plague is the most common form of the disease in humans (about 80% of cases) Symptoms begin two to six days after the bite of an infected flea, or contact with an infected rodent or cat. Typical symptoms include swollen lymph nodes, sudden onset of fever or chills, severe headache, extreme exhaustion, and a general feeling of illness. Bubonic plague can be successfully treated when diagnosed promptly. If you have had a possible exposure to infected rodents or fleas and are experiencing these symptoms, consult a physician as soon as possible. Septicemic plague occurs when the bacteria enter the bloodstream directly and spread throughout the body. Pneumonic plague can occur when bacteria a directly inhaled, or can be from secondary spread of bubonic or septicemic plague. The recent fatal case appears to have had a septicemic plague infection. These forms are highly fatal unless treated promptly; unfortunately there are often no localizing signs to suggest plague...Avoid contact with all sick and dead rodents and rabbits. Look for the presence of blow flies...
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back to the Dark Ages, wonderful...
Of course, it will be “no big deal” in the medi that this kid died of an ancient disease.
“Locals” know that touri$m take$ precedence.
I remember a little over ten years ago when people in Boulder were wailing, “Prairie dogs shouldn’t be killed! Leave them alone!!”
Prairie dogs are an excellent vector for Bubonic Plague.
Just thought I’d give a heads-up to Freepers who might be passing through. Saw a likely prairie dog die-off over the past few months. If a dog catches one, he’s handled with care and precautions (gloves, hand washing, etc.). Any dead rodents are also buried with precautions.
Yep. The rodent population is enormous. And with ammo prices so high, it’s back to baits and traps.
Buried? Pffshh!!
Lighter fluid and a Zippo.
Or....
Prairie dog fishing.
Agreed! But where I’m at, even with no trees for miles, there’s a fire ban all summer every summer.
I found the link:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/809914/posts?page=14
It’s odd that in a part of the country with endemic plague that the doctors couldn’t recognize it in time to save this boy’s life.
Thanks. My son is working on a film in Denver about a vet and his work on animals. I sent the link to the original article to him since he is in the vet office every day with dogs. Told him maybe he wants to check with this vet about flea bites in Denver and plague.
It is curious. When the White House was occupied by a person with an (R) the progturds favorite phrase was “ we are all one paycheck from homeless” which, of course at the time was BS. Now that it is actually true for anyone who isn’t a Clinton Donor or 0bama Crony Capitalist we haven’t heard that phrase in years. Wonder why?
It isnt “back” to anything.
Plague has always existed here (Colorado). Prairie dogs and small rodents carry it when they have fleas.
We have to be careful cleaning anywhere rodents have been to avoid plague and Hantavirus, another nasty hemorrhagic disease.
Maybe some cheap reloads would be possible (5.56mm). Might see if there are any cheap, light bullets (maybe some 55 gr. FMJ crap somewhere), a cheap, faster burning powder for lighter, cheaper loads and use some of the older brass with strong enough heads. Might work at relatively short ranges. 1:8 twist should work with those bullets well enough for that.
I have never seen so many mice as we have this year. The number of rabbits has exploded this year, too.
I treat every little furry creature like it has plague.
It should be relatively safe in the Denver Metro area. Not many rodents or fleas there, as far as I know. But yes, the veterinarian should know more about it.
Meh. I’ve used .44 and 9mm (back when those were the only two firearms I owned).
Nowadays, I have quite the collection that could be used for the task,’as well as ammo.
One of these days, I’ll have to take a drive up north and ask the farmers in Adams County if I could shoot the doggies on their land. Just haven’t had the time, though.
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