Russia reports suspected pneumonic plague case in Altai region

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Russian authorities have identified a suspected case of pneumonic plague in the Altai region. The patient is reportedly a ten-year-old child. Pneumonic plague is a severe bacterial lung infection and the most virulent form of plague. Health officials are now conducting contact tracing and implementing quarantine measures to prevent any potential outbreak.

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