Orientierungshilfe für Ärztinnen und Ärzte
Plague is a zoonotic disease caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis, found in small mammals. It is transmitted between animals by their fleas.
The bacteria, the animal reservoir and the vector in a given area are collectively called a “plague natural focus”. Humans can become infected by bein...g bitten by infected fleas direct contact with infected fluids or tissue from a host inhalation of respiratory droplet.
This channel aims to equip frontline responders with introductory level knowledge to manage outbreaks of plague.
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Brief instructions for the diagnostic of specimens coming from suspected plague cases and exposed contacts, including recommendations for diagnostic confirmation
This is a basic form for reporting individual cases of plague. It asks for information regarding patient history and the course of the illness. In addition, it offers space for laboratory results, the case status, and epidemiological information.
Accessed Oktober 18, 2017