This is reported as the first case in Idaho in about 26 years and considered to be the fifth since 1940. During the middle ages, the plague was widespread across Europe, where nearly half of the population died. Hence it is also known as the ‘Black Death’.
Laboratory confirmation of plague is being conducted by the Institut Pasteur of Madagascar. Twenty-three isolates of Yersinia pestis have been cultured and all are sensitive to antibiotics recommended by the National Program for the Control of Plague.
your submission has already been received.
OK
Please enter a valid Email address!
Submit
The most relevant industry news & insight will be sent to you every two weeks.