Talk:Yersinia pestis
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It would be useful to have some infomation on the symptomsCxbdi 17:30, 23 September 2007 (UTC)
I agree. I have found one half dozen specimins of the [[Northern rat flea]], [[(Nosopsyllus faciatus)]], which currently has no information on Wiki, OR, Oriental rat flea, [[Xenopsylla cheopsis]] on my short haired dog, and have received several bites from them after they set up housekeeping under my waterbed mattress. On the suggestion of a chemist friend, I preserved the last of these in 50% alcohol, with the intention of contacting public health authorities, which, in my area, are financially-challenged. I am also considering taking the specimen to my veterinarian, who is aware of my current cash-flow difficulties, and MAY simply examine it with a microscope, identify it, and advise whether I need to worry about Yersinia pestis. In the meantime, any information about incubation period and symptoms would be helpful. J.D.Schultz, RN BA--W8IMP 12:07, 14 October 2007 (UTC)
[edit] History section Controversy
The controversy as to whether the great plagues were caused by Yersinia pestis following Samuel K. Cohn (2003)[1] work deserves more attention, I think. Well, I was fascinated. This article emphasises the evidence against Cohn's assertions. Aside from the historical interest, if the historical black plagues were not Yersinia pestis then, I guess, the virus could mutate and return? A controversy article might be a good idea. --Timtak (talk) 05:18, 14 January 2008 (UTC)
