Several squirrels have died near downtown Colorado Springs and public health officials suspect plague to be the cause.
The squirrels, found in Patty Jewett and Divine Redeemer neighborhoods, were tested for the disease and results are expected in coming days, a news release from El Paso County Public Health said.
The news comes two days after the health department discovered a squirrel on Colorado College s campus that likely had the disease.
El Paso County Public said the disease is not uncommon among rodents and small mammals during cooler summer months after wet winters.
Colorado surpassed average levels of precipitation by an inch during the past six months, a recent Gazette article reported.
Plague suspected in squirrels found dead in two Colorado Springs neighborhoods
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COLORADO SPRINGS â El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH) announced Friday that plague is suspected in squirrels in two Colorado Springs neighborhoods.
This announcement comes after multiple squirrels were found dead in the Patty Jewett and Divine Redeemer neighborhoods in central Colorado Springs.
The health department said it s not uncommon for plague to be present this time of year and taking simple precautions can lower the risk of transmission to humans.
âWe want to alert people to the fact that wild rodents and other small mammals in this area may be infected with plague, which is more common during cooler summers after wet winters,â said Haley Zachary, communicable disease program manager for El Paso County Public Health. âBy taking simple preventive measures, residents can help protect themselves and their pets
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Plague suspected in squirrels found dead in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) Numerous squirrels have been found dead in the Patty Jewett and Divine Redeemer neighborhoods of Colorado Springs, and El Paso County Public Health says plague is suspected to be the cause.
According to EPC Public Health, it s not uncommon for plague to be present around this time of year, but it s important for neighbors to be aware and limit risk of transmission to humans.
Plague can be spread to people by the bite of an infected flea or by an infected animal. Symptoms include sudden fever, headache, chills, weakness, and painful lymph nodes. There s no vaccine for the plague, but if caught early, it can be successfully treated with antibiotics, according to EPC Public Health.