Russian woman dies at Siberian "plague research lab"
UKPulse Health Desk
A 28-year-old Russian woman died while working at a "plague research lab" in Siberia, according to reports from the weekend.
- A 28-year-old Russian woman died at a "plague research lab" in Siberia.
- The most virulent form of plague, pneumonic, can spread via cough or sneeze and cause a severe, rapid-onset lung infection.
A 28-year-old Russian woman died recently while working at a "plague research lab" in Siberia. This information comes from reports over the weekend.
The incident has led to discussion about pneumonic plague, which is described as the most virulent form of the disease. It can spread through a cough or sneeze and cause a severe, rapid-onset lung infection that may be fatal within days.