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Plague remains nearly 100% lethal without treatment

A man in Oregon was diagnosed with plague after flu-like symptoms and cat exposure.
WHO: Paul Gaylord; doctors
WHAT: Doctors determined Paul Gaylord’s illness was plague after antibiotics failed and his condition worsened.
WHEN: Jul 27, 2026 at 5:14 AM ET
WHERE: Oregon, USA
WHY: He developed severe symptoms after a cat bite, and his condition was diagnosed as plague; untreated plague is nearly 100% lethal.

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