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Ancient DNA at Jerash Confirms Yersinia pestis as Cause of the Justinian Plague

Companion genomic work shows later plague waves arose from entrenched animal reservoirs.

California Confirms Bubonic Plague Case Linked to Flea Bite Near Lake Tahoe

Northern Arizona Reports First Pneumonic Plague Death Since 2007

Plague Bacterium Evolved to Milder Forms, Extending Pandemics