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Typhus, a disease once nearly eradicated in the U.S., is on the rise in Texas

Typhus, a disease once nearly eradicated in the U.S., is on the rise in Texas
health • 9/12/2025

Texas is seeing an explosion of cases of typhus, a disease that – if untreated – can be fatal. Typhus was almost eradicated from the United States, but now it's making a comeback.

MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Typhus is a disease many thought was a thing of the past. Now, it's making a comeback. Health officials are reporting a rise in cases, especially in Texas. As Texas Public Radio's David Martin Davies reports, it's taken many ... [3283 chars]