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Plague is among the deadliest bacterial infections in human history. Cases still happen today
There is a Yersinia pestis vaccine, but it is recommended only ... among populations of certain rodents, according to the CDC. These infected animals and their fleas serve as long-term reservoirs ...
The Plague Never Went Away: What to Know
Caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which is often transmitted by ... in the U.S. have been the bubonic form, according ...
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Ancient disease that wiped out 50 million people found in Egyptian mummy DNA
The analysis revealed the presence of Yersinia pestis - the bacterium responsible for the Black Death, with two cases being reported in 2024, the first time in eight years. Archaeologists discover ...
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Here Is Exactly How Much You Should Panic About Bubonic Plague
According to the CDC, the U.S. had nine cases (with two ... But plague is caused by a bacterium, Yersinia pestis. That bacterium can be killed with modern antibiotics. It’s important to get ...
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The plague has been found in Colorado. Will it come to Ohio? Here's what to know
Yersinia pestis (Y. pestis), or the plague ... or exposure to infected material through a break in the skin, per the CDC. The bubonic plague spread about 3 miles per day during the Middle Ages ...
Blood-sucking body lice may have spread plague more than thought, science suggests
A study published Tuesday in PLOS Biology suggests that body lice may be more efficient at transmitting the plague bacteria, ...
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Oregon Resident Catches Rare Case of Plague, Likely From Their Cat
Plague is a disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. During the 14th century ... according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). On average, about seven human plague ...