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US scientist dies, possible plague bacteria link
(Agencies)
Updated: 2009-09-20 11:28 CHICAGO: The University of Chicago Medical Center says the infection that killed a scientist may be connected to bacteria he researched that causes the plague.
The medical center says the bacteria he worked with was a weakened strain that isn't known to cause illness in healthy adults. The strain was approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for laboratory studies. An autopsy found no obvious cause of death but did find the presence of the bacteria. More tests are planned. No other illnesses have been reported. |
