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[Pulmonic plague].

P Hovette1, P R Burgel, P Camara

  • 1Services Médicaux, Hôpital Principal de Dakar, Sénégal.

Revue De Pneumologie Clinique
|April 1, 1999
PubMed
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Human plague, caused by Yersinia pestis, remains a global concern despite antibiotic treatments. Early diagnosis and treatments like streptomycin are crucial for survival, as plague can be highly communicable.

Area of Science:

  • Bacteriology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Yersinia pestis, discovered in 1894, causes plague, a disease that persists globally.
  • Recent outbreaks, such as in India in 1994, highlight the continued threat of human plague.
  • Plague is an epizootic bacterial infection transmitted by fleas, with Yersinia pestis being the causative agent.

Purpose:

  • To underscore the ongoing challenge of eliminating human plague.
  • To emphasize the diverse clinical presentations of plague.
  • To highlight the importance of early diagnosis and current treatment standards.

Summary:

  • Plague is a communicable bacterial infection caused by Yersinia pestis, presenting in various forms including bubonic, septicemic, and pneumonic.
  • Despite antibiotic therapies reducing mortality by 80%, human plague has not been eradicated.

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  • Effective treatment relies on early diagnosis, with streptomycin and cyclines being the standard therapies.

    • Impact:

    • Reinforces the need for continued vigilance and research in plague prevention and control.
    • Stresses the public health significance of Yersinia pestis infections.
    • Underscores the critical role of timely medical intervention in managing plague outcomes.