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==Natural History==
The pneumonia progresses for two to four days and may cause respiratory failure and [[Shock (circulatory)|shock]]. Patients will die without early treatment, some within 36 hours.
 
==Prognosis==
Pneumonic plague is a very aggressive infection requiring early treatment.  The mortality rate from untreated pneumonic plague approaches 100%.
 
==References==
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