Trends of Human Plague, Madagascar, 1998–2016

Trends of Human Plague, Madagascar, 1998–2016

Madagascar is more seriously affected by plague, a zoonosis caused by Yersinia pestis, than any other country. The Plague National Control Program was established in 1993 and includes human surveillance. During 1998–2016, a total of 13,234 suspected cases were recorded, mainly from the central highl...

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Main Authors: Voahangy Andrianaivoarimanana, Patrice Piola, David M. Wagner, Fanjasoa Rakotomanana, Viviane Maheriniaina, Samuel Andrianalimanana, Suzanne Chanteau, Lila Rahalison, Maherisoa Ratsitorahina, Minoarisoa Rajerison
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2019-02-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Yersinia pestis
bacteria
plague
human plague
bubonic plague
trends
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/25/2/17-1974_article

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