Plague Panic: Inside Russia's Plague Scare and the Science of Yersinia pestis

In this episode of Transmissible: A Public Health Podcast, we investigate the mysterious death at Russia's Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute, examine what authorities have confirmed, and explore the science, transmission, and history of pneumonic plague. We also discuss whether Jessica is worried and how AI will impact the world's next public health emergency. Citations for work on Spotify Legal: This episode is intended for educational, informational, and journalistic purposes. Discussion of the reported incident at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute is based on publicly available reporting and information available at the time of recording. Allegations concerning a laboratory accident, potential exposure to Yersinia pestis, and the cause of the laboratory worker's death have not been independently verified. Russian authorities have denied that a laboratory accident occurred. Any discussion of hypothetical scenarios, public health risks, or potential outcomes should not be interpreted as confirmation that such events occurred. Opinions and scientific interpretations expressed in this episode are those of the host and do not represent the official positions of any current or former affiliated organizations.