Plague Outbreak in Madagascar
Plague is endemic in Madagascar, with the country reporting about 400 cases annually, mainly the bubonic form of the disease.
Plague is endemic in Madagascar, with the country reporting about 400 cases annually, mainly the bubonic form of the disease.
What is plague? Plague is a zoonotic disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. Plague is found mainly in rodents,
The NICD was contacted in the early hours of Thursday morning 21st September for assistance with the diagnosis and management
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