By NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews

Colorado state and local health officials report investigating a potential human plague death in the state.

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The victim is a resident of La Plata County.

In this news report, I look at the situation with animal and human plague in Colorado.

In addition, I discuss transmission of plague and the three different forms.

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