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Resurgence of Plague: How to Prevent Rodent Epizootics (Rat Fall) & Bubonic Plague Outbreak

Author(s): Shyamal Biswas
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  • Language:
  • English
  • Genre(s):
  • Other Textbooks
  • ISBN13:
  • 9789359117270
  • ISBN10:
  • 9359117277
  • Format:
  • Ebook
  • Trim:
  • 6x9
  • Pages:
  • 211
  • Publication date:
  • 04-Sep-2023

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In the shadows of our modern world lies an ancient menace. Though dormant for years, the bubonic and pneumonic plagues have resurfaced, signaling a worrying trend since the 1990s. Nestled between the parallels of 55° North and 40° South, the disease finds its sanctuary in the tropical, sub-tropical, and warmer temperate regions, with endemic strongholds on every continent save for Australia. These hidden reservoirs, maintained by sylvatic rodents, elude complete eradication. Alarmingly, gaps in global plague surveillance could lead to undetected outbreaks. Exacerbating the threat are the emerging multi-drug resistance in Y. pestis and the increasing resistance of vector fleas to conventional insecticides. Despite our advanced scientific understanding, the public's perception remains unchanged, echoing fears from historical outbreaks. "Resurgence of Plague: How to Prevent Rodent Epizootics (Rat Fall) & Bubonic Plague Outbreak" uncovers this resurgent threat, emphasizing that it's a danger the world cannot afford to sideline.

Shyamal Biswas

Shyamal Biswas

Shyamal Biswas, former Head of the Plague Surveillance Unit at the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), boasts an illustrious career spanning 35+ years. A foremost expert in the prevention and control of zoonotic diseases, especially plague, Mr. Biswas has significantly contributed to the implementation of WHO's IHR-2005 at India's sea ports and has identified active plague zones in peninsular India.

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