Yersinia pestis, the bacterium behind plague, spreads via fleas and infected animals. It causes bubonic, septicemic, or pneumonic disease. Though infamous for historical pandemics, it now serves in biodefense research and vaccine development. Scientists, public health officials, and healthcare workers benefit by studying it to prevent outbreaks and protect communities.
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