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Galveston at center of new CDC study on resurgence of flea-borne typhus

Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Julianna Washburn, Galveston County Bureau, as published by Houston Public Media · July 23, 2026 · 1 min read

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A new study by the CDC is focusing on Galveston and the resurgence of flea-borne typhus. 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 present in domestic cats. Further details on the study and flea-borne typhus are available from Houston Public Media, for those looking to learn more about the disease and its presence in the area.

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Category: events · Published: July 23, 2026 · Source: Houston Public Media · Reading time: 1 min

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Byline on source page	Julianna Washburn, Galveston County Bureau, as published by Houston Public Media
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Source published	Jul 23, 2026
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Galveston at center of new CDC study on resurgence of flea-borne typhus

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