Bubonic Plague
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Oregon resident infected with bubonic plague by pet cat, officials sayThe last case of bubonic plague in the state occurred in 2015, so the disease is considered rare by health authorities.U.S. NewsFeb 13, 2024
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Black Death: Did the medieval plague impact our immunity? What to knowResearchers found that what helped people in Medieval times led to problems generations later -- raising the frequency of mutations detrimental in modern times.WorldOct 19, 2022
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Ancient DNA solves mystery of the Black Death’s origin after nearly 700 yearsResearchers believe they have pinpointed the region where the Black Death began in the 1330s and 1340s by sequencing ancient DNA found in the bodies of plague victims.ScienceJun 17, 2022
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Bubonic plague death prompts China to seal off Inner Mongolia villageChinese authorities sealed off Suji Xincun village to curb the spread of the disease, and ordered daily disinfection of homes.WorldAug 7, 2020
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Teenager dies of bubonic plague after eating marmot in MongoliaMongolia is dealing with a flare-up of the bubonic plague, which can spread from rodents to humans through fleas.TrendingJul 16, 2020
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2 people infected with bubonic plague after eating marmot meat in MongoliaThe bubonic plague killed around 50 million people across the world in the 14th century.TrendingJul 8, 2020
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Reality check: Bubonic plague is nothing new, nor is it a risk to CanadiansThe bubonic plague is not making a comeback, nor is any panic necessary, experts say.HealthJul 7, 2020
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China reports suspected bubonic plague case in Inner Mongolia regionPlague can be fatal in up to 90% of people infected if not treated, primarily with several types of antibiotics.WorldJul 6, 2020
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Two people contract pneumonic plague in ChinaIf left untreated, the pneumonic plague is always fatal.TrendingNov 13, 2019
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Deadly outbreak of the plague is spreading in Madagascar and it could get worseThe disease has killed 21 people and infected 114 people others in a matter of weeks.WorldOct 5, 2017
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