[Human plague during 1979-1988 in China and strategy of its control]

The analysis of human plague during 1979-1988 in China was reported. From 1979 to 1988, 99 persons were infected with plague in 24 counties of 6 provinces and autonomous regions distributed in 4 types of natural foci. 55 cases were died and the mortality was 55.56%. Over 90% patients, all pulmonary plague and died cases were distributed in the marmot regions. Hunting, skinning and eating marmots or other infected animals are the main causes of infection. According to the analysis, the strategy of human plague control in future are discussed.