Plague -- Madagascar
Pneumonic plague has been detected in several cities in Madagascar. It is a form of plague that is highly transmissible (person-to-person) and quickly causes death without treatment. WHO is concerned that the outbreak may spread because it is already present in several cities and this is just the start of the plague epidemic season, which usually runs from September to April.
Plague is endemic to Madagascar but contrary to past outbreaks, this one affects large urban areas, including the
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