Posted on 02/02/2015 6:53:13 AM PST by wtd
CNN)An outbreak of the plague has killed dozens in Madagascar, and experts fear those numbers could go up.
At least 119 cases were confirmed by late last year, including 40 deaths, the World Health Organization said in a statement.
And the disease is taking an alarming turn.
"The outbreak that started last November has some disturbing dimensions," the WHO said this week. "The fleas that transmit this ancient disease from rats to humans have developed resistance to the first-line insecticide."
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I was not aware of the difference in sensitivity to OTC flea control preparations between dogs and cats . . .interesting. Thanks for posting.
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