The potentially life-threatening disease was nearly eradicated decades ago, but now it is back and taking on Texas.

New research suggests stray cats and infected fleas may be tied to murine typhus cases in South Texas.

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As human cases of flea-borne murine typhus continue to occur in South Texas, researchers are working to better understand the ...

A new study detected Rickettsia typhi in cat fleas, shedding light on the possible role of domestic cats in murine typhus ...

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Can cat fleas live on humans? If you have a feline friend in your family it's a question you may well be asking. Thankfully, the sorts of fleas that enjoy setting up camp in your cat's fur don't like ...

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Learn how to get rid of fleas fast with proven methods, natural remedies, and expert tips to prevent them from coming back.

If you suspect you have a flea problem—indoors or out—put on some white tube socks and shuffle around the carpet or grass.