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Early-phase transmission of Yersinia pestis by unblocked fleas as a mechanism explaining rapidly spreading plague epizootics

Plague is a highly virulent disease believed to have killed millions during three historic human pandemics. Worldwide, it remains a threat to humans and is a potential agent of bioterrorism. Dissemination of Yersinia pestis, the etiological agent of plague, by blocked fleas has been the accepted par...

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Main Authors: Eisen, Rebecca J., Bearden, Scott W., Wilder, Aryn P., Montenieri, John A., Antolin, Michael F., Gage, Kenneth L.
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: National Academy of Sciences 2006
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1592641/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17032761
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0606831103
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