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Scientists discovered the first evidence of a Bronze Age strain of plague infecting livestock, specifically a sheep from 4,000 years ago, shedding light on how the ancient disease spread across Eurasia and highlighting the complex interactions between humans, animals, and natural reservoirs.
A groundbreaking DNA study has identified the world's earliest known plague carrier in a 4,000-year-old domesticated sheep from the Bronze Age, revealing how the plague spread before fleas became its primary vector, and highlighting the complex interactions between humans, livestock, and natural reservoirs in ancient Eurasia.
Scientists have confirmed that Yersinia pestis caused the Justinian Plague 1,500 years ago by analyzing genetic material from human remains in Jerash, Jordan, providing definitive biological evidence of the bacterium's role in one of history's earliest pandemics, and revealing patterns of recurrent plague outbreaks over millennia.
Scientists have identified the bacterium Yersinia pestis in a 1,500-year-old mass grave in Jerash, Jordan, providing the first direct genetic evidence linking it to the Justinian Plague, the world's first recorded pandemic, which caused millions of deaths in the 6th century.
Researchers have identified the bacterium Yersinia pestis in ancient remains from Jerash, Jordan, providing direct genetic evidence linking it to the Justinian Plague, the first recorded pandemic, and offering new insights into the history and evolution of plague and pandemics.
A man in New Mexico contracted the bubonic plague after camping near Santa Fe National Forest, marking the first human case in the state this year, likely transmitted via flea bite from infected rodents; similar cases have occurred in California.
Researchers have uncovered direct genetic evidence of Yersinia pestis in a mass grave at Jerash, Jordan, confirming the bacterium caused the Plague of Justinian, the first recorded pandemic, thus resolving a long-standing mystery and providing new insights into the history and evolution of pandemics.
A 43-year-old man in New Mexico was diagnosed with plague after likely exposure while camping, marking the first human case in the state this year amid recent cases in the western U.S. The disease, caused by Yersinia pestis, is rare but can spread through flea bites or contact with infected animals, prompting health officials to recommend precautions such as avoiding sick rodents and using insect repellent.
A 43-year-old man in New Mexico has been diagnosed with plague, marking the state's first human case this year, likely contracted while camping. The disease, caused by Yersinia pestis, circulates in wildlife and can be transmitted through flea bites or contact with infected animals. Although treatable with antibiotics, early diagnosis is crucial, and health officials emphasize preventive measures such as avoiding sick rodents and using insect repellent. This case highlights the ongoing presence of plague in the western U.S., with recent cases also reported in California and Arizona.
Health officials in California's Sierra Nevada region report a rare case of plague, likely contracted from a flea bite while camping, emphasizing the importance of early treatment with antibiotics to prevent serious illness.
A rare case of the plague, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, has reappeared in Northern California, likely contracted from a flea bite while camping. Despite being a disease of the past, it still exists in small numbers, primarily affecting rodents and occasionally humans, especially in rural and wilderness areas. There are no current FDA-approved vaccines, but the disease is treatable with antibiotics if caught early. Experts consider it under control and not a major public health threat today.
A California resident in South Lake Tahoe tested positive for the plague after likely being bitten by an infected flea while camping. Health officials emphasize precautions against wild rodents and pets to prevent infection, which is rare but serious, and monitor rodent populations for plague activity. The case is part of ongoing surveillance in the region, with previous cases reported in the area and other parts of the western US.
Scientists have discovered the first ancient Yersinia pestis genome in a 4,000-year-old sheep from Russia, suggesting livestock played a role in spreading the Bronze Age plague across Eurasia, predating the flea-borne transmission seen in later outbreaks like the Black Death.
Scientists have discovered the first ancient Yersinia pestis genome in a Bronze Age sheep from Russia, revealing that livestock may have played a key role in spreading the plague across Eurasia, predating the flea-borne transmission seen in later outbreaks like the Black Death.
A domestic cat in Evergreen, Colorado, tested positive for the plague and died, marking the first confirmed animal case in Jefferson County since 2023, following a recent human death in Arizona; health officials warn about the risks of flea bites and contact with infected animals, emphasizing prompt antibiotic treatment for humans.