A case of plague was confirmed in Ningxia. How was the patient infected? How dangerous is this virus?

Plague is a severe infectious disease with natural foci caused by Yersinia pestis. It has the characteristics of acute onset, severe illness, strong contagiousness and high mortality. For ordinary people, After infection, symptoms of sepsis are very likely to occur, including extensive bleeding, ecchymosis, and necrosis of the skin.

Life safety is more important than Mount Tai. In order to better protect your life safety from threats, you must master sufficient knowledge in life. Plague mainly circulates among inferior animals, forming a natural source of infection. Historically, among animals, rats and marmots were mainly popular sources of infection between humans and rats, and they were diverse. Whether it was fleas parasitic on the outside of animals or excrement belonging to patients, they would all lead to an increase in the risk of infection. At present, It seems that according to the distribution characteristics of rodents and algae, there are 12 natural plague epidemics in our country. Most of the source areas are in remote mountainous areas or grasslands. Plague is an infectious disease that is preventable, controllable and curable. You must learn how to prevent it in your life. Maintain good indoor hygiene and get rid of mice.

A case of plague was confirmed in Ningxia.

On July 19, 2022, Ningxia Medical University General Hospital confirmed a case of plague. The patient was 45 years old and lived in the Shanghai Temple Tomb Area, Etuokeqian Banner, Ordos City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. On July 12, 2022 , the patient felt feverish, weak, and unconscious. He went to Yinchuan People's Hospital for treatment and was diagnosed as a suspected plague case on July 19, 2022. After the incident occurred, relevant local units also fully launched the emergency response mechanism in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, and adopted strict control measures for the affected areas and personnel, without causing excessive losses.

How to prevent plague?

Plague is a preventable and controllable infectious disease. You must learn to protect yourself in life. When going out for camping and hunting, or when doing logging operations, you must use wells and warehouses to reduce exposure. Once you encounter a sick or dead rat, Or plague patients must be reported as soon as possible to avoid greater losses. Early detection, early diagnosis and early treatment can effectively improve the survival rate of patients.