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Peripatetic plague

J M Mann, G P Schmid, P A Stoesz

    JAMA
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Plague cases occur in the western US, endemic in wild rodents. Travelers can spread the disease to new states, highlighting the need for physician awareness and travel history documentation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Zoonotic diseases
    • Epidemiology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Plague remains a public health concern globally and is endemic in western US wild rodent populations.
    • Understanding plague transmission dynamics is crucial for effective disease control.

    Observation:

    • A 1980 case highlighted plague transmission via travel between US states.
    • Nine plague cases in travelers were identified between 1950 and 1980 among 166 total reported US cases.

    Findings:

    • Travelers can inadvertently spread plague from endemic areas to non-endemic regions.
    • Physicians must consider plague in differential diagnoses for patients with compatible symptoms, especially those with travel history.

    Implications:

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  • Increased physician awareness of plague foci in the western US is essential.
  • Routinely obtaining travel histories can aid in early plague diagnosis and prevent further spread.
  • Public health strategies should address the risks associated with plague transmission by travelers.