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Plague is a severe and potentially deadly bacterial infection.Bubonic plague; Pneumonic plague; Septicemic plague.Plague is caused by the organism Yersinia pestis. Rodents, such as rats, spread the disease to humans.Peo... |
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Symptoms
Bubonic plague symptoms appear suddenly, usually after 2- 5 days of exposure to the bacteria. Symptoms include:.Chill...
Causes
Plague is caused by the organism Yersinia pestis. Rodents, such as rats, spread the disease to humans.People can get ...
Tests
Tests that may be done include:Blood cultureCulture of lymph node aspirate (fluid taken from an affected lymph node o...
Treatments
People with the plague need immediate treatment. If treatment is not received within 24 hours of when the first sympt...
Risk Factors
- Contact With Infected animal
- Contact With Infected Person
- Environmental infestation of rodents
Complications
Plague can be treated successfully if it is caught early. Untreated pneumonic plague is almost always fatal, however...
Prevention
Rat control and surveillance of the disease in the wild rodent population are the main measures used to control the r...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you develop plague symptoms after exposure to fleas or rodents, especially if you l...
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