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Facts about pneumonic plague

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    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
  • Description:
    Plague is an infectious disease that affects animals and humans. It is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. This bacterium is found in rodents and their fleas and occurs in many areas of the world, including the United States.

    Y. pestis is easily destroyed by sunlight and drying. Even so, when released into air, the bacterium will survive for up to one hour, although this could vary depending on conditions.
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    https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/25601/cdc_25601_DS1.pdf
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    Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
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