Climatic variations and Yersinia pestis host-vector abundance: a case study in Ankazobe district to understand plague epidemiology in Madagascar

Climatic variations and Yersinia pestis host-vector abundance: a case study in Ankazobe district to understand plague epidemiology in Madagascar

Abstract Background Plague, a disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis remains a major public health concern in Madagascar despite numerous multidisciplinary studies. The persistence of human plague infections is thought to be linked to fluctuations in mammalian host and flea populations, whi...

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Main Authors: Fanohinjanaharinirina Rasoamalala, Henry G. Fell, Lanto A. Maminirina, Zaina Bodoarison, Lalatiana O. Randriamiharisoa, Mamy G. Randriamanantsoa, Haingotiana R. Ramambason, Voahangy Andrianaivoarimanana, Mireille Harimalala, Minoarisoa Rajerison, Beza Ramasindrazana, Steve Atkinson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Plague
Fleas
Rodents
Climatic variables
Madagascar
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-10929-z
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