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Deaths Associated with Pneumonic Plague, 1946-2017

Authors :
Salam, Alex P.
Rojek, Amanda
Cai, Erhui
Raberahona, Mihaja
Horby, Peter
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases. October 2020, Vol. 26 Issue 10, p2432, 3 p.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Yersinia pestis, the causative agent of plague, is a Tier 1 select agent because of the high case-fatality rate associated with pneumonic plague and its potential as a bioterrorism agent [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
26
Issue :
10
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.638989114
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2610.191270