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Galveston at center of new CDC study on resurgence of flea-borne typhus
Summary by Spring 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 and the disease are available from Houston Public Media, including recommendations from experts on how to prevent the spread of flea-borne typhus, such as using flea prevention on pets.
A new study by the CDC is focusing on Galveston, where flea-borne typhus has seen a resurgence. 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 and the disease are available from Houston Public Media, including recommendations from experts on how to prevent the spread of flea-borne typhus, such as using flea prevention on pets.
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Category: events Published: July 23, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media Reading time: 1 min
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