Plague confirmed in wild rat after 4 confirmed cases in dogs; Is it contagious?

Plague has been confirmed in a wild rat following four confirmed cases in dogs. This disease poses a risk to humans, who can contract the plague through flea bites or via direct contact with infected animals. The reports emphasize the transmission pathways from animals to people, highlighting the presence of the pathogen in both domestic pets and wild rodents within the affected areas, necessitating caution regarding interactions with potentially infected wildlife and animals.