Here are the latest publicly reported updates on typhus from trusted outlets:
Los Angeles County, California: Officials reported a record typhus outbreak in 2025–2026, with hundreds of cases and a large share requiring hospitalization. Clusters have been identified in Santa Monica, Willowbrook, and Central City, indicating expanding local transmission. This reflects flea-borne typhus (Rickettsia typhi) trends in the region.[2][3]
Andhra Pradesh, India (scrub typhus focus): In late 2024 to early 2025, health authorities warned of rising scrub typhus cases, with thousands of tests conducted and substantial numbers of positive cases and several deaths. Authorities emphasized expanded surveillance, testing, and stockpiling of treatment medicines like azithromycin and doxycycline.[1]
Other regional context: Several outlets in early 2025–2026 discussed typhus as a disease on the rise in parts of the U.S. and in different countries, noting that climate-linked shifts in vector presence ( fleas, mites) contribute to outbreaks and that hospitalizations are common among reported cases. Public health agencies advised preventive measures and prompt medical care for suspected cases.[5][7][9]
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www.nepm.orgCases of flea-borne typhus are rising in Southern California.
www.sfgate.comAndhra Pradesh faces a worsening scrub typhus crisis with eight deaths and 1,537 cases. Recent fatalities in Krishna, Prakasam, and Bapatla districts highlight the infection's spread. While Chittoor has the most cases, Palnadu shows a concerning death rate, prompting intensified surveillance and medicine stocking by health officials.
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