Plague Epidemic In Madagascar

The same plague known as the Black Death centuries ago has hit the capital of Madagascar, Antananarivo, and other populated cities, setting off a panic. As of last Monday, 387 cases were reported. It took two weeks after the initial onset of the disease to detect it, which hinders treatment and control. The plague currently spreading in Madagascar is pneumonic, which spreads rapidly through coughing … Continue reading Plague Epidemic In Madagascar