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March 19, 2013

New research paper says we are still at risk of the plague
London, UK (SPX) Mar 19, 2013
Historical review provides lessons for the control of the plague Today archaeologists unearthed a 'Black Death' grave in London, containing more than a dozen skeletons of people suspected to have died from the plague. The victims are thought to have died during the 14th century and archaeologists anticipate finding many more as they excavate the site. The Plague is by definition a re-emerging infectious disease which affects the lungs and is highly contagious, leading to mass outbreaks acros ... read more

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