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12-year-old girl survives septic shock from flea-borne illness after coming home from youth camp
A 12-year-old Texas girl spent six days in the hospital after flea-borne murine typhus caused septic shock. Doctors noted a rise in cases this summer, attributing it to mild winters preserving flea populations, and emphasized prevention measures like flea control and avoiding outdoor risks.
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