Identifying risks of human flea infestations in plague-endemic areas of Madagascar

Emory researchers uncover why some homes in rural Madagascar where bubonic plague is endemic are infested with fleas. Based on their findings, they recommend ways to reduce the flea populations and their impact on human health.

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