Diverse Genotypes of Yersinia pestis Caused Plague in Madagascar in 2007.

Diverse Genotypes of Yersinia pestis Caused Plague in Madagascar in 2007.

BACKGROUND:Yersinia pestis is the causative agent of human plague and is endemic in various African, Asian and American countries. In Madagascar, the disease represents a significant public health problem with hundreds of human cases a year. Unfortunately, poor infrastructure makes outbreak investig...

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Main Authors: Julia M Riehm, Michaela Projahn, Amy J Vogler, Minoaerisoa Rajerison, Genevieve Andersen, Carina M Hall, Thomas Zimmermann, Rahelinirina Soanandrasana, Voahangy Andrianaivoarimanana, Reinhard K Straubinger, Roxanne Nottingham, Paul Keim, David M Wagner, Holger C Scholz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-06-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4466568?pdf=render

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