Reservoir: Rodents
Confirmed (JM)
Portal of Exit: Fleas from infected rodents
Confirmed (JM)
Mode of Transmission: Direct and indirect
Example of direct: Bites from infected fleas
Example of indirect: Inhaling droplets from infected animals
Confirmed (JM)
Portal of Entry: Through the bite of an infected flea or through break in the skin
Confirmed (JM)
Susceptible Host: Rodents, dogs/coyotes, and cats
Confirmed (JM)
How can we control transmission of the disease: It can be avoided by reducing contact with rodents by wearing PPE. Using flea prevention for your pets especially if they roam freely as they are more likely to come into contact with fleas or infected animals.
Confirmed (JM)
Sources: https://www.cdc.gov/plague/about/index.html
https://www.merckvetmanual.com/generalized-conditions/plague/plague-in-animals
Reviewed by Jarredd McQueen Jr
Sources used to review: A.T. Still University - Plague, CDC - Plague