The plague is present in Madagascar, where it affects many people. It is caused by the bacterium Y. pestis. The disease spreads through fleas that live on rodents.
Experts, like Adelaide Miarinjara, study how to control fleas. They find that dirt floors attract fleas. Miarinjara advises replacing dirt floors with concrete to help prevent flea infestations.
Additionally, Miarinjara emphasizes that insecticide use must be balanced to avoid resistance. Education on flea control is important for communities.
Difficult words
- plague — A serious disease that affects many people.
- bacterium — A single-celled organism that can cause disease.
- infestation — When many pests are present in one place.infestations
- emphasize — To stress or highlight something as important.emphasizes
- resistance — The ability to fight against something, like diseases.
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Discussion questions
- Why is it important to educate communities about flea control?
- What methods could help prevent pests in homes?
- How do you think concrete floors can affect health?
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