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Genetic structure of <i>Rattus rattus</i> populations in an endemic plague focus in Madagascar: implications for rodent surveillance and management

2025-10-06

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<h4>Background</h4> Plague remains a major public health concern in Madagascar. In the Central Highlands, where the disease is still endemic, the black rat ( Rattus rattus ) is the main reservoir of the causative agent Yersinia pestis . Understanding its population dynamics and structure is therefore crucial to inform control strategies, as dispersal may greatly limit the effectiveness of local interventions du...

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DOI: 10.1101/2025.10.05.680582

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