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Plague is a severe, and potentially deadly, infection. It is caused by the organism Yersinia pestis . Wild rodents, like rats, spread the disease to humans.
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Symptoms
Bubonic plague symptoms appear suddenly, usually after 2-5 days of exposure to the bacteria. Symptoms include: High fev...
Causes
Plague is caused by the organism Yersinia pestis. Rodents, such as rats, spread the disease to humans. People can get t...
Treatments
Persons with the plague need immediate treatment. If treatment is not received within 24 hours of when the first sympto...
Risk Factors
- Contact With Infected animal
- Contact With Infected Person
- Environmental infestation of rodents
Complications
The presence of plague bacteria in a blood smear is a grave sign, and indicates septicemic plague. Plague can be treate...
Prevention
Rat control and surveillance of the disease in the wild rodent population are the main measures used to control the ris...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms develop after exposure to fleas or rodents, especially if you live in or hav...
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