The bacterial disease is spread to humans by fleas carried by wild animals and is not transmitted from person to person.

Health officials in Long Beach are urging residents to take steps to reduce flea exposure and protect public health after ...

A look at the “localized typhus outbreak” in the City of Long Beach…PLUS – Thoughts on President Trump’s plans to implement a ...

There have been localized outbreaks near Bixby Park and Junipero Beach, but cases have also been reported citywide, a Health Department official said.

At least 20 typhus cases have been recorded as of July 31, putting the city on track to break a 2021 record of 28 cases.

Long Beach, California reports an increase in flea-borne typhus cases and urges residents to take preventative measures.

A Long Beach man who sued the city, alleging he contracted typhus in 2019 because the local animal control service would not remove homeless kittens possibly carrying fleas near his home, can take ...

Long Beach has 11 reported cases of the disease this year, which causes flu-like symptoms and a rash. It's easily cured, but it can be deadly if it's not treated.

kabc By ABC7 Monday, August 13, 2012 LONG BEACH, Calif.

Long Beach is experiencing a localized typhus outbreak and an increase in infections this year, city officials said Monday.

LONG BEACH (CBSLA) – The typhus outbreak in Southern California has spread to a third city, and pet owners there have been surprised to hear of the uptick in the flea-borne disease.