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Global pneumonic plague outbreak unlikely, experts say
Health experts say a global outbreak of pneumonic plague is unlikely, seeking to calm concerns about the disease spreading internationally. Pneumonic plague, a severe respiratory form of the infection caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, can be deadly but is treatable with antibiotics when caught early. Authorities continue to monitor cases closely, while officials stress that the risk of widespread transmission remains low despite public anxiety.
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- Global pneumonic plague outbreak unlikely, experts say · Daily Observer
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