Pneumonic Plague Epidemic in Northeast China 1910–1911 and Dr. Wu Lien-Teh’s Great Contribution

Authors

  • Цинмэн Чжан Wu Lien-Teh Institute, Harbin Medical University, 157, Baojian Road, Nangang District, Harbin, 150081, Republic of China
  • Павел Эдуардович Ратманов Far Eastern State Medical University, 35, ul. Murav’eva-Amurskogo, Khabarovsk, 680000, Russian Federation
  • Янь Лю Wu Lien-Teh Institute, Harbin Medical University, 157, Baojian Road, Nangang District, Harbin, 150081, Republic of China
  • Фэнминь Чжан Wu Lien-Teh Institute, Harbin Medical University, 157, Baojian Road, Nangang District, Harbin, 150081, Republic of China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21638/11701/spbu11.2018.208

Abstract

From October 1910 to March 1911, the pneumonic plague, imported from natural foci on Mongolian and Transbaikal steppes, broke out in Northeast China. Based on a field visit, autopsy, bacteriological identification and close collaboration with local authorities and international colleagues, Dr. Wu Lien-Teh implemented a series of efficient anti-plague measures, which successfully controlled the development of extraordinary epidemic plaque. In his subsequent work, Dr. Wu proved the respiratory transmission of pneumonic plague and tarabagans’ role in the spread the same. The academic and cultural heritage of Dr. Wu is valuable treasures for medical progress in China.

Keywords:

pneumonic plague, Wu Lien-Teh, prevention and control

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Published

2018-06-29

How to Cite

Чжан, Ц., Ратманов, П. Э., Лю, Я., & Чжан, Ф. (2018). Pneumonic Plague Epidemic in Northeast China 1910–1911 and Dr. Wu Lien-Teh’s Great Contribution. Vestnik of Saint Petersburg University. Medicine, 13(2), 207–214. https://doi.org/10.21638/11701/spbu11.2018.208

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Vol. 13 No. 2 (2018)

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Public health and health care

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