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Why a global pneumonic plague outbreak is unlikely
Original: Why a global outbreak of pneumonic plague is unlikely
Health experts are explaining why pneumonic plague, despite its fearsome reputation, is unlikely to cause a worldwide outbreak. The disease, caused by the same bacterium behind bubonic plague, responds to antibiotics when caught early, and human-to-human transmission requires close contact. Reports note that outbreaks remain localized, mainly in parts of Africa, Asia and the Americas, with modern medicine and public health systems limiting its spread.
Why now: Renewed attention to plague outbreaks in the news has prompted experts to reassure the public that a pandemic is unlikely.
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