Key facts Plague is caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis, a zoonotic bacteria usually found in small mammals and their fleas. People infected with Y. pestis often develop symptoms after an incubation period of one to seven days. There are two main clinical forms of plague infection: bubonic and pneumonic. Bubonic plague is the most common form and is characterized by painful swollen lymph ...
Welcome to the Plague Outbreak Toolbox Key reference documents Plague information page (Geneva: World Health Organization; 2018). Plague fact sheet (Geneva: World Health Organization; 2022). Operational guidelines on plague surveillance, diagnosis, prevention and control (New Delhi: WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia; 2010).
Key revisions include the use of rapid diagnostic tests in varied contexts, the inclusion of fluoroquinolones as a first-line treatment option, and updated protocols for personal protective equipment when handling plague-infected corpses. These recommendations were published in 2021 and are based on evidence reviewed during an international expert meeting in 2020. This manual is intended for ...
Manitou Group is a French company based in Loire-Atlantique, specializing in the manufacture of handling, lifting and earthmoving equipment for agriculture, construction and industry. Our machines, such as aerial work platforms and mast forklift trucks, are also used in sectors such as aeronautics, defense, environment, mining, etc.
Since its creation, Manitou has never ceased to develop innovative handling solutions for professionals. Inventor of the all-terrain forklift truck, our company has acquired unique experience in the design of machines designed to load, move, handle, store or store loads of various kinds. Today, our ranges are grouped into 3 main categories: handling equipment, aerial work platforms and ...