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Yersinia pestis is a small gram-negative rod that causes plague. It is transmitted to humans via flea bites or respiratory droplets. There are three forms of plague - bubonic, septicemic, and pneumonic. Bubonic plague involves swollen lymph nodes, while septicemic and pneumonic plague can lead to sepsis and pneumonia respectively. Diagnosis involves smears, cultures, or antibody detection. Treatment involves antibiotics like streptomycin and doxycycline. Prevention focuses on controlling rats and avoiding f

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ANIL BABU PALIYATH TMA

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