Plague epidemic in Mandalay, 1966-67

(1) Epidemic (and epizootic) of plague in Mandalay during winter months of 1966-67 was presented. (2) Mandalay City is situated in plague endemic zone of the country ; plague infection could be present in or around the city. (3) The present epidemic was due to "carry-over" of rodent plague of 1966, which spread through out the city. Growth of susceptibles among rodents created a situation ready to explode into severest epizootic. (4) Possibility of natural foci infection round about the city as discussed.