Oregon officials report bubonic plague in local resident. They say there's little risk to community

Public health officials in Oregon have reported a case of bubonic plague in a local resident. They said last week the person likely contracted it from a pet cat. Deschutes County health officials say all close contacts of the person and the cat have been contacted and provided medication. The county says the case has been identified and treated in its early stages. Officials say it poses little risk to the community. Symptoms of bubonic plague include the sudden onset of fever, nausea, weakness, chills and muscle aches. Symptoms begin two to eight days after exposure to an infected animal or flea.