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Pneumonic plague outbreak reported in Russia, White House monitoring
Original: Russia plague outbreak: What is pneumonic plague caused by Yersinia pestis? White House monitors situation | Hindustan Times
A plague outbreak in Russia has drawn international attention, with reports focusing on pneumonic plague, the lung-affecting form of the disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. The White House is reportedly monitoring the situation. Coverage explains that pneumonic plague is the most serious form and can spread between people through respiratory droplets, though it is treatable with antibiotics if caught early.
Why now: Concerns about a potential infectious disease outbreak spreading beyond Russia's borders
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- Russia plague outbreak: What is pneumonic plague caused by Yersinia pestis? White House monitors situation | Hindustan Times · Hindustan Times
- Russia plague outbreak: What is pneumonic plague caused by Yersinia pestis? White House monitors situation | Hindustan Times · Hindustan Times
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