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Flea-borne typhus outbreak reported in Koreatown as cases in LA County rise

Flea-borne typhus outbreak reported in Koreatown as cases in LA County rise
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Los Angeles County Public Health officials warn about a flea-borne typhus outbreak in Pico Union in July 2026. Los Angeles County health officials are investigating a localized outbreak of flea-borne typhus in Wilshire Center, a dense area that overlaps with Koreatown. Seven people have been diag...

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