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HealthPlague once killed tens of millions, but is now rare and usually treatable

Plague killed tens of millions in past pandemics, but it is now rare in humans and usually can be treated with antibiotics. The unexplained death of a Russian laboratory worker has brought the disease back into focus.

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BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-10-06 09:30Original

Plague once killed tens of millions, but is now rare and usually treatable
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