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Californian contracts rare tick illness
A confirmed case of Rickettsia lanei, a rare tick-borne pathogen similar to Rocky Mountain spotted fever, has been identified in Northern California. The patient was hospitalized in April and is recovering; this marks the fourth known human case worldwide. The bacteria are transmitted via bites from specific ticks, and symptoms can include fever, rash, and severe complications, although human infections remain rare. Public health officials emphasize the importance of tick bite prevention measures.
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