3 Questions
Which species is the most important in causing plague?
Y. pestis
What is the Gram staining characteristic of Y. pestis?
Gram-negative
How is plague primarily transmitted to humans?
By the bite of rat fleas
Test your knowledge on Yersinia and plague with this quiz! Learn about the general characteristics of Yersinia, including its role in causing plague. Explore its epidemiology and understand the distinction between plague and other pandemic diseases.
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