An Arizona resident died of pneumonic plague, a serious lung infection that requires antibiotics. Here’s what you need to know.

Death from pneumonic plague was confirmed in a resident of Coconino County, Arizona, on July 11, 2025, according to a press release from the county’s health and human services department.

HealthDay News — An Arizona resident has died from pneumonic plague, a rare but serious illness, health officials confirmed. The death happened in Coconino County in Northern Arizona, which includes ...

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