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12-year-old girl survives septic shock from flea-borne illness after coming home from youth camp
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· July 21, 2026
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Key points Further details about the girl's illness and treatment are available from the source, including information from the infectious disease specialist who treated her and noted an increase in cases of the illness this summer. A 12-year-old girl from Texas was hospitalized for six days after contracting flea-borne typhus.
A 12-year-old girl from Texas was hospitalized for six days after contracting flea-borne typhus. The illness triggered septic shock, a serious condition. The girl had recently returned from a youth camp, feeling tired and flushed.
Her condition worsened over time, with a high fever and other symptoms. Further details about the girl's illness and treatment are available from the source, including information from the infectious disease specialist who treated her and noted an increase in cases of the illness this summer.
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Category: parks Published: July 21, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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