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Highly contagious bacteria! Inner Mongolia CDC issues health tips for prevention and control.
Market News, September 7, 2026, 09:31(Source: Lingshang Xingan)
September is prone to extreme weather events, such as short-duration heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, strong winds, and high temperatures and humidity, leading to rodent populations in some areas. At the same time, the effectiveness of grassland ecological protection is evident, resulting in increased wild rabbit populations and wider activity ranges, making them more susceptible to spreading plague to pastures and areas surrounding herders. Foxes are also vulnerable to infection from preying on infected animals, and an increase in unexplained deaths from these animals is a significant warning sign of a plague outbreak. Furthermore, September coincides with the peak hay-cutting season in grasslands, leading to increased fieldwork and making it a high-risk month for plague outbreaks. The following health risk warnings are provided:
Plague is a zoonotic disease caused by Yersinia pestis, characterized by rapid onset, high infectivity, rapid spread, and high mortality . It is primarily transmitted through fleas and respiratory droplets. The incubation period is 1-6 days, mostly 2-3 days, but can be as long as 8-9 days. Sudden onset is characterized by high fever (39-41°C), chills, severe headache, vomiting, diarrhea, rapid heartbeat, and decreased blood pressure. It is mainly classified into bubonic plague, pneumonic plague, and septicemic plague.
Protective measures
"Three no's":
Do not enter the epidemic area to hunt or capture any wild animals that may cause disease, and do not touch or pick up dead rodents, marmots or other wild animals found in the wild.
Do not skin, process, or consume any wild animals that may carry diseases, and absolutely avoid consuming wild game of unknown origin;
Do not carry or transport live animals, carcasses, fur, meat products, or other related products of animals that may cause infection into or out of the epidemic area without authorization.
Three essentials:
First, proactively report any abnormal situations, such as the appearance of dead rats or animals of unknown cause in the vicinity, or encounters with people exhibiting unexplained persistent high fever, sudden death, or suspected plague symptoms, and report to the community or disease control departments.
Secondly, we must carry out environmental disinfection, keep our homes and surrounding public areas clean and tidy, and regulate the raising of pets such as cats and dogs and livestock.
Third, suspected cases must be handled promptly and properly. Once a suspected case of plague infection is discovered, the individual must be immediately isolated and controlled on the spot, and the case must be reported in accordance with regulations.
"Three Protectors":
Take precautions outdoors: When going to the wild for grazing or recreation, be sure to wear long sleeves and trousers, and if necessary, wear a protective hat and flea-proof gloves to avoid direct skin exposure, stay away from rodent burrows, and prevent mosquito and flea bites and infections.
Conduct daily health monitoring: If symptoms such as fever, chills, swollen and painful lymph nodes, cough and fatigue appear, which are suspected to be symptoms of plague, stop your activities immediately, report the situation in time and seek medical attention.
Strictly abide by the epidemic prevention regulations in the epidemic area, do not enter or leave the epidemic area or come into contact with the source of the epidemic without any protective measures, and take good personal protection measures.
Source: Inner Mongolia CDC
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