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Plague Reappearance in Algeria after 50 Years, 2003

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An outbreak of plague occurred in the region of Oran, Algeria, from June to July 2003. Algeria had not reported this disease for >50 years. Eighteen bubonic cases were identified, and Yersinia pestis was isolated from 6 patients. Except for the index case-patient, all patients recovered. Targeted chemoprophylaxis, sanitation, and vector control played a crucial role in controlling the outbreak. Epidemiologic and biomolecular findings strongly suggested the existence of a local animal reservoir during this period, but its origin (resurgence or re-importation) could not be determined. This sudden and unexpected reemergence of plague, close to an important commercial seaport, is a textbook illustration of a public health event of international importance. It also demonstrates that the danger of plague reoccurrence is not limited to the currently indexed natural foci.
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hal-03736878 , version 1 (25-07-2022)

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Eric Bertherat, Souad Bekhoucha, Saada Chougrani, Fathia Razik, Jean-Bernard Duchemin, et al.. Plague Reappearance in Algeria after 50 Years, 2003. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2007, 13 (10), pp.1459-1462. ⟨10.3201/eid1310.070284⟩. ⟨hal-03736878⟩
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