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Yersinia pestis infection screening
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Screening is not recommended for patients at risk of contracting plague. However, all suspected cases should be confirmed and reported to the World Health Organization upon discovery.[1]
References
References
- ↑ World Health Organization (1999). “Plague Manual: Epidemiology, Distribution, Surveillance and Control”. WHO/CDS/CSR/EDC.
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