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The plague never went away. Cases are reported in parts of Africa and the US nearly every year - AP News

AP NewsOctober 7, 2026
The plague never went away. Cases are reported in parts of Africa and the US nearly every year - AP News
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The plague, a rare bacterial infection known for its deadly impact in 14th-century Europe, still exists today. It's now treatable with antibiotics. Most cases since the 1990s have been reported in Africa, particularly in Congo and Madagascar. In the U.S., the…

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