Medieval diseases are making a grim comeback

Just 14 days ago the current out break was in Madagascar only, with the exception of 1 case in 1 other country. At that time Heath Officials stated they would be able to contain the minor outbreak. It is now in 10+ countries.



Now the World Health Organization has noted an unusually large outbreak of plague in Madagascar. One case has also been reported in the Seychelles. The threat is very likely to be contained but the resurgence of this historic pestilence demonstrates the fragile biological stand-off between human and bacterium.
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