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Suspected plague death raises outbreak fears
A laboratory worker in southeastern Russia died of suspected pneumonic plague, leading to the quarantine of nearly 200 people. Experts say the immediate risk to the U.S. is very low due to available antibiotics and treatment, but officials are monitoring the situation closely. The incident raises concerns due to the dangerous nature of the plague, though no infections have been reported beyond those in quarantine.
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