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Why a Global Pneumonic Plague Outbreak Is Unlikely
A suspected plague-related death in Siberia has raised concern, but rapid diagnosis, antibiotics and contact monitoring can help contain pneumonic plague.
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Siberia Plague Institute Worker Dies After Pneumonia
A worker at Russia’s Siberian plague institute has died from pneumonia of unknown origin, prompting quarantine and monitoring amid pneumonic plague fears.