Ancient and Modern Approaches to Plague Prevention
Words: 939 Pages: 3 6675Plague remains one of the three epidemic diseases that continue to pose significant challenges under the International Health Regulations, as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO). Introduction The causative agent of this formidable disease is the bacterium Yersinia pestis, a zoonotic pathogen residing in small animals and fleas (Plague, 2017). Recognized by humans for its pathogenic potential (Stenseth et al., 2008), plague has been responsible for three major pandemics throughout history: the Justinian Plague, the Black Death, and the […]