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Coverage of opossums in the Nexus archive.
- Galveston at center of new CDC study on resurgence of flea-borne typhus
A new CDC study is centered on Galveston to investigate the resurgence of flea-borne typhus. Infected fleas are carried by animals like rats, opossums, cats, and dogs, with stray and domestic cats identified as potential carriers, prompting recommendations for pet flea prevention.