Oregon health officials confirm first human bubonic plague case since 2015

A resident in Deschutes County, Oregon, was likely infected with the bubonic plague from their pet cat, according to county health officials.

"All close contacts of the resident and their pet have been contacted and provided medication to prevent illness," Dr. Richard Fawcett, the Deschutes County health officer, said in the release without identifying the infected resident.

Officials said there was little risk to the community since the case was identified and treated in the earlier stages of the disease. No additional cases of plague have emerged during the communicable disease investigation.